Keller Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 Oakland, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Keller Plaza is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Oakland, CA with 168 units reporting 86% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $458/month on average.
168
total units
86%
occupancy
$458
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 5321 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,665/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,332/yr |
| People per unit | 1.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 88% |
How to apply at Keller Plaza
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 5321 Telegraph 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 (~$458/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgecourt Apts LIHTC | Emeryville | 2 km |
| California Hotel LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 2 km |
| Westlake Christian Terrace East LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 2.2 km |
| Westlake Christian Terrace West LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 2.2 km |
| Valdez Plaza PB Section 8 | Oakland | 2.2 km |
| Redwood Gardens PB Section 8 | Berkeley | 2.4 km |
| Bay Street Apts LIHTC | Emeryville | 2.5 km |
| Chestnut Linden Court LIHTC | Oakland | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Keller Plaza 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 Keller Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $458/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 Keller Plaza?
Contact the management office at 5321 Telegraph 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.