Posada de Colores LIHTCPB Section 8 Oakland, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Posada de Colores is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Oakland, CA with 100 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $489/month on average.
100
total units
97%
occupancy
$489
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 2221 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland, CA 94601 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,268/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,032/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Posada de Colores
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 2221 Fruitvale 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 (~$489/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Twain Senior Community Center LIHTC | Oakland | 0.8 km |
| Fruitvale Transit Village Phase Iib LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 1.1 km |
| Marcus Garvey Commons and Hismen Hin-nu Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 1.4 km |
| Macarthur Studios LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 2.5 km |
| Foon Lok West LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 2.5 km |
| Vista Estero LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 3.4 km |
| Noble Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 3.5 km |
| Ross of Sharon Homes LIHTC | Oakland | 3.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Posada de Colores 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 Posada de Colores?
Residents report average rents near $489/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 Posada de Colores?
Contact the management office at 2221 Fruitvale 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.