Sojourner Truth Manor PB Section 8 Oakland, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Sojourner Truth Manor is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Oakland, CA with 87 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $432/month on average.
87
total units
93%
occupancy
$432
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 5815 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland, CA 94609 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,909/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,111/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 96% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Sojourner Truth Manor
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 5815 Martin Luther King Jr Way, 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 (~$432/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Keller Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 0.8 km |
| Bridgecourt Apts LIHTC | Emeryville | 1.4 km |
| California Hotel LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 1.4 km |
| Bay Street Apts LIHTC | Emeryville | 1.7 km |
| Westlake Christian Terrace East LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 2.4 km |
| Westlake Christian Terrace West LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 2.4 km |
| Chestnut Linden Court LIHTC | Oakland | 2.4 km |
| Valdez Plaza PB Section 8 | Oakland | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Sojourner Truth Manor 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 Sojourner Truth Manor?
Residents report average rents near $432/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 Sojourner Truth Manor?
Contact the management office at 5815 Martin Luther King Jr Way 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.