Marcus Garvey Commons and Hismen Hin-nu Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 Oakland, CA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Marcus Garvey Commons and Hismen Hin-nu Terrace is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Oakland, CA with 109 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address2555 East 14th Street, Oakland, CA 92553 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units108
Placed in service2016

How to apply at Marcus Garvey Commons and Hismen Hin-nu Terrace

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 2555 East 14th Street, 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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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Marcus Garvey Commons and Hismen Hin-nu Terrace 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 Marcus Garvey Commons and Hismen Hin-nu Terrace?
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 Marcus Garvey Commons and Hismen Hin-nu Terrace?
Contact the management office at 2555 East 14th Street 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.