Satellite Central PB Section 8 Oakland, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Satellite Central is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Oakland, CA with 345 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $416/month on average.
345
total units
97%
occupancy
$416
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 540 21st St, Oakland, CA 94612 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,314/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,743/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 98% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Satellite Central
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 21st 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 (~$416/mo average here).
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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 Satellite Central 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 Satellite Central?
Residents report average rents near $416/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 Satellite Central?
Contact the management office at 540 21st 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.