Harrison Street Public Housing Oakland, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Harrison Street is a Public Housing community in Oakland, CA with 101 units reporting 11% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $456/month on average.
101
total units
11%
occupancy
$456
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1621 Harrison St, Oakland, CA 94612 Map → |
| Average household income | $25,390/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,516/yr |
| People per unit | 1.6 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 91% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 91% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Harrison Street
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 1621 Harrison 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 (~$456/mo average here).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Noble Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 0.8 km |
| Ross of Sharon Homes LIHTC | Oakland | 0.8 km |
| Morh I Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 0.8 km |
| Northgate Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 1.1 km |
| Empyrean Harrison Renovation LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 1.1 km |
| San Pablo Hotel LIHTC | Oakland | 1.1 km |
| Savoy LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 1.1 km |
| Cathedral Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Harrison Street have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Harrison Street?
Residents report average rents near $456/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 Harrison Street?
Contact the management office at 1621 Harrison 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.