Oakland City PB Section 8 Atlanta, GA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Oakland City is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Atlanta, GA with 111 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $286/month on average.
111
total units
88%
occupancy
$286
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1187 Oakland Ln SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 Map → |
| Average household income | $11,783/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,173/yr |
| People per unit | 2.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 91% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 14% |
How to apply at Oakland City
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 1187 Oakland Ln SW, Atlanta; 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 (~$286/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Granada Park LIHTC | Atlanta | 2 km |
| Columbia at Sylvan Hills LIHTCPB Section 8 | Atlanta | 2.2 km |
| Ashley College Town LIHTCPB Section 8 | Atlanta | 2.4 km |
| Atrium at Collegetown LIHTCPB Section 8 | Atlanta | 2.4 km |
| Hillcrest Senior Apartments LIHTC | East Point | 2.4 km |
| Village Highlands Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | East Point | 2.8 km |
| Brentwood Creek LIHTCPB Section 8 | Atlanta | 2.8 km |
| Pittsburgh Phase I Lp LIHTCPB Section 8 | Atlanta | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Oakland City have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Oakland City?
Residents report average rents near $286/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 Oakland City?
Contact the management office at 1187 Oakland Ln SW in Atlanta. 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.