Cathedral Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 Oakland, CA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Cathedral Gardens is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Oakland, CA with 100 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

100
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address638 21st St, Oakland, CA 94612 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units99
Placed in service2014

How to apply at Cathedral Gardens

LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 638 21st St, Oakland; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

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Oak Grove North + South LIHTCPB Section 8Oakland1.1 km
Southlake Tower PB Section 8Oakland1.1 km
Frank G Mar Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Oakland1.1 km
Frank G Mar Community Housing LIHTCOakland1.1 km
Coit Apts LIHTCOakland1.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Cathedral Gardens have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Cathedral Gardens?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Cathedral Gardens?
Contact the management office at 638 21st St in Oakland. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.