Lake Merritt Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 Oakland, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lake Merritt Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Oakland, CA with 54 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $411/month on average.
54
total units
100%
occupancy
$411
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1417 1st Ave, Oakland, CA 94606 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,963/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,925/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 100% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Lake Merritt Apts
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 1417 1st 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 (~$411/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
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|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove North + South LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 0.8 km |
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| Vista Estero LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 1.1 km |
| Northgate Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 1.4 km |
| Empyrean Harrison Renovation LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lake Merritt Apts 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 Lake Merritt Apts?
Residents report average rents near $411/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 Lake Merritt Apts?
Contact the management office at 1417 1st 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.