Providence House PB Section 8 Oakland, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Providence House is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Oakland, CA with 40 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $412/month on average.
40
total units
95%
occupancy
$412
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 540 23rd St, Oakland, CA 94612 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,626/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,748/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 85% |
How to apply at Providence House
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 540 23rd 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 (~$412/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Oakland
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- Peralta Villa Public Housing
- Lockwood Gardens Public Housing
- Satellite First Communities LIHTCPB Section 8
- Satellite Central PB Section 8
- Oakland Station Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Hotel Oakland PB Section 8
- Piedmont Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- City Towers Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Claridge Hotel LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Center Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 0.8 km |
| Oak Village Apts LIHTC | Oakland | 0.8 km |
| St. Mary's Gardens PB Section 8 | Oakland | 0.8 km |
| Oak Grove North + South LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 1.1 km |
| Southlake Tower PB Section 8 | Oakland | 1.1 km |
| Frank G Mar Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 1.1 km |
| Frank G Mar Community Housing LIHTC | Oakland | 1.1 km |
| Coit Apts LIHTC | Oakland | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Providence House 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 Providence House?
Residents report average rents near $412/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 Providence House?
Contact the management office at 540 23rd 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.