Vista Estero LIHTCPB Section 8 Oakland, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Vista Estero is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Oakland, CA with 110 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
110
total units
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occupancy
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avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
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| Address | 285 8th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 109 |
| Placed in service | 2020 |
How to apply at Vista Estero
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 285 8th Avenue, 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.
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Foon Lok West LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 0.8 km |
| Noble Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 1.1 km |
| Ross of Sharon Homes LIHTC | Oakland | 1.1 km |
| Oak Grove North + South LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 1.4 km |
| Southlake Tower PB Section 8 | Oakland | 1.4 km |
| Frank G Mar Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 1.4 km |
| Frank G Mar Community Housing LIHTC | Oakland | 1.4 km |
| Coit Apts LIHTC | Oakland | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Vista Estero have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. 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 Vista Estero?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Vista Estero?
Contact the management office at 285 8th Avenue 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.