East Bay Transit Homes PB Section 8 Oakland, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
East Bay Transit Homes is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Oakland, CA with 12 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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total units
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occupancy
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avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2787 79th Ave, Oakland, CA 94605 Map → |
How to apply at East Bay Transit Homes
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 2787 79th Ave, 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.
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- Oakland Station Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Hotel Oakland PB Section 8
- Piedmont Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- City Towers Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Claridge Hotel LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| United Seniors Housing at the Eastmont Town Center LIHTC | Oakland | 0.8 km |
| Foothill Plaza LIHTC | Oakland | 0.8 km |
| Kenneth Henry Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 0.8 km |
| Gatewood Commons LIHTC | Oakland | 1.4 km |
| Allen Temple PB Section 8 | Oakland | 1.4 km |
| E.e. Cleveland Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 1.4 km |
| E. E. Cleveland Manor PB Section 8 | Oakland | 1.4 km |
| Allen Temple Arms Ii PB Section 8 | Oakland | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does East Bay Transit Homes have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at East Bay Transit Homes?
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 East Bay Transit Homes?
Contact the management office at 2787 79th Ave 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.