City Towers Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 Oakland, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
City Towers Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Oakland, CA with 231 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $397/month on average.
231
total units
97%
occupancy
$397
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1065 8th St, Oakland, CA 94607 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,264/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,031/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 96% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 43% |
How to apply at City Towers Apartments
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.
- Call or visit the management office at 1065 8th St, Oakland; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$397/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Morh I Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 0.8 km |
| Oak Center Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 1.4 km |
| Campbell Village Public Housing | Oakland | 1.4 km |
| Oak Village Apts LIHTC | Oakland | 1.4 km |
| St. Mary's Gardens PB Section 8 | Oakland | 1.4 km |
| Ironhorse at Central Station LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 1.4 km |
| Oak Grove North + South LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 1.7 km |
| Southlake Tower PB Section 8 | Oakland | 1.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does City Towers Apartments have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). 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 City Towers Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $397/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at City Towers Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1065 8th 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.