Ohlone Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 El Cerrito, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Ohlone Gardens is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in El Cerrito, CA with 57 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 |
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| Address | 6495 Portola Drive, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 56 |
| Placed in service | 2015 |
How to apply at Ohlone Gardens
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 6495 Portola Drive, El Cerrito; 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.
Other subsidized housing in El Cerrito
- Del Norte Place LIHTC
- Eskaton Hazel Shirley Manor PB Section 8
- Hana Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8
- Church Lane and Idaho Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crescent Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | Richmond | 1.4 km |
| Monterey Pines LIHTC | Richmond | 2 km |
| Cypress Pines Apartments PB Section 8 | Richmond | 2 km |
| Deliverance Temple I & Ii LIHTC | Richmond | 2 km |
| Easter Hill Apts Phase Ii LIHTC | Richmond | 2.8 km |
| Miraflores Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Richmond | 2.8 km |
| Easter Hill Apts Ib LIHTC | Richmond | 2.8 km |
| Richmond Village Ii Public Housing | Richmond | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in El Cerrito
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Ohlone Gardens 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 Ohlone Gardens?
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 Ohlone Gardens?
Contact the management office at 6495 Portola Drive in El Cerrito. 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.