Valdez Plaza PB Section 8 Oakland, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Valdez Plaza is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Oakland, CA with 150 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $419/month on average.
150
total units
97%
occupancy
$419
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 280 28th St, Oakland, CA 94611 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,256/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,189/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 98% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Valdez Plaza
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 280 28th 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 (~$419/mo average here).
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Northgate Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 1.4 km |
| Empyrean Harrison Renovation LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 1.4 km |
| San Pablo Hotel LIHTC | Oakland | 1.4 km |
| Savoy LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 1.4 km |
| Chestnut Linden Court LIHTC | Oakland | 1.7 km |
| Bridgecourt Apts LIHTC | Emeryville | 2 km |
| Oak Center Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 2 km |
| California Hotel LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Valdez Plaza 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 Valdez Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $419/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 Valdez Plaza?
Contact the management office at 280 28th 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.