Embark Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 Oakland, CA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Embark Apartments is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Oakland, CA with 62 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

62
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
Address2126 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Oakland, CA 94612 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units61
Placed in service2020
Affordability term55 years

How to apply at Embark 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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 2126 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, 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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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 Embark Apartments 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 Embark Apartments?
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 Embark Apartments?
Contact the management office at 2126 Martin Luther King Jr. Way 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.