Mandela Gateway LIHTCPublic Housing Oakland, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mandela Gateway is a Public Housing community in Oakland, CA with 46 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $885/month on average.
46
total units
98%
occupancy
$885
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1350 7th St, Oakland, CA 94607 Map → |
| Average household income | $38,730/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,651/yr |
| People per unit | 2.8 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 70% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 84% |
How to apply at Mandela Gateway
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 1350 7th 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 (~$885/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Center Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 0.8 km |
| Campbell Village Public Housing | Oakland | 0.8 km |
| Oak Village Apts LIHTC | Oakland | 0.8 km |
| St. Mary's Gardens PB Section 8 | Oakland | 0.8 km |
| Ironhorse at Central Station LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 0.8 km |
| Chestnut Linden Court LIHTC | Oakland | 1.4 km |
| Morh I Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 1.4 km |
| Northgate Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 1.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Oakland
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mandela Gateway have?
Public Housing; 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 Mandela Gateway?
Residents report average rents near $885/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 Mandela Gateway?
Contact the management office at 1350 7th 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.