Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In San Leandro, CA

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Alameda County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2023 in San Leandro, CA.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2023Median Family Income2023 Yearly Income Limit2023 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Alameda County, CA$147,900Very Low Income (50%)$66,600$73,950$79,900$85,800$91,700
Extremely Low Income (30%)$39,950$44,350$47,900$51,450$55,000
Low Income (80%) $100,950$112,150$121,150$130,100$139,100

Alameda County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Alameda County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Alameda County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Oakland Housing Authority

1619 Harrison Street
Oakland, CA - 94612
Alameda County
Website: http://www.oakha.org/
Phone Number: (510)874-1500

Berkeley Housing Authority

1947 Center St
Berkeley, CA - 94703
Alameda County
Website: https://bha.berkeleyca.gov/
Phone Number: (510) 981-5470

Alameda County Housing Authority

701 Atlantic Avenue
Alameda, CA - 94501
Alameda County
Website: https://www.haca.net/
Phone Number: (510) 747-4300

Housing Authority of the City of Pleasanton

123 Main Street
Pleasanton, CA - 94566
Alameda County
Website: https://www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/resident/housing/default.asp
Phone Number: (925) 931-5002

Livermore Housing Authority

3203 Leahy Way
Livermore, CA - 94550
Alameda County
Website: https://livermoreha.org
Phone Number: (925) 447-3600

Housing Authority of the County of Alameda

22941 Atherton St
Hayward, CA - 94541
Alameda County
Website: https://www.haca.net/
Phone Number: (510) 538-8876

HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In San Leandro, CA

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in San Leandro, CA. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for San Leandro, CA Alameda County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$1854Estimated $556.20 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$2274Estimated $682.20 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$3006Estimated $901.80 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$3578Estimated $1,073.40 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In San Leandro, CA

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Ehp Fuller Lodge Lp

2141 Bancroft Ave
San Leandro, CA - 94577
Total Apartment Units: 25

Cherry Blossom

348 W Juana Ave
San Leandro, CA - 94577
Total Apartment Units: 70
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 70
Years In Service Since: 1990
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Bermuda Gardens Apartments

1475 167th Ave
San Leandro, CA - 94578
Total Apartment Units: 80
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 80
1 Bedroom apartments 67
2 Bedroom apartments 13
Years In Service Since: 1998

Quail Run Apartments

1511 163rd Ave
San Leandro, CA - 94578
Total Apartment Units: 104
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 104
1 Bedroom apartments 40
2 Bedroom apartments 46
Years In Service Since: 2003

The Surf Apartments (san Leandro)

15320 Tropic Ct
San Leandro, CA - 94579
Total Apartment Units: 46
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 46
1 Bedroom apartments 35
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2003

Casa Verde

2398 E 14th St
San Leandro, CA - 94577
Total Apartment Units: 68
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 68
1 Bedroom apartments 2
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Ashland Village Apartments

1300 Kentwood Ln
San Leandro, CA - 94578
Total Apartment Units: 142
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 142
2 Bedroom apartments 125
3 Bedroom apartments 17
Years In Service Since: 2009
Family Apartments: YES

Estabrook Senior Housing

2103 E 14th St
San Leandro, CA - 94577
Total Apartment Units: 51
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 51
1 Bedroom apartments 50
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2010
Senior Apartments: YES

Eden Lodge

400 Springlake Dr
San Leandro, CA - 94578
Total Apartment Units: 143
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 143
1 Bedroom apartments 141
2 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Fargo Senior Center

868 Fargo Avenue
San Leandro, CA - 94579
Total Apartment Units: 75
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 75
1 Bedroom apartments 28
2 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 2013

Lakeside Village Apartments

4170 Springlake Dr
San Leandro, CA - 94578
Total Apartment Units: 840
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 840
1 Bedroom apartments 456
2 Bedroom apartments 175
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2014

Eden House Apartments

1601 165th Ave
San Leandro, CA - 94578
Total Apartment Units: 116
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 116
1 Bedroom apartments 10
2 Bedroom apartments 72
3 Bedroom apartments 22
4 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2014

Fuller Lodge

2141 Bancroft Avenue
San Leandro, CA - 94577
Total Apartment Units: 26
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 26
1 Bedroom apartments 20
2 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 2014

Ashland Family Housing

16385 East 14th Street
San Leandro, CA - 94580
Total Apartment Units: 85
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 85
1 Bedroom apartments 29
2 Bedroom apartments 29
3 Bedroom apartments 27
Years In Service Since: 2015
Family Apartments: YES

Las Palmas Apartments

15370 Tropic Court
San Leandro, CA - 94579
Total Apartment Units: 91
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 91
1 Bedroom apartments 44
2 Bedroom apartments 46
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2016


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in San Leandro, CA

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Alameda County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Luella Fuller Group Home

342 West Joaquin Ave
San Leandro, CA - 94577
Phone: (510) 614-0521
Total Apartment Units: 6
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Fuller Lodge

2141 Bancroft Ave
San Leandro, CA - 94577
Phone: (510) 351-2650
Total Apartment Units: 26
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously 202/81

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.

Fargo Senior Center

868 Fargo Ave
San Leandro, CA - 94579
Phone: (510) 351-1103
Total Apartment Units: 75
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Eden Lodge

400 Springlake Dr
San Leandro, CA - 94578
Phone: (510)352-7008
Total Apartment Units: 143
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Ashland Village Apts

1300 Kentwood Ln
San Leandro, CA - 94578
Phone: (510) 481-2565
Total Apartment Units: 142
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Casa Verde Apartments

2398 E 14th St
San Leandro, CA - 94577
Phone: 510-357-8251
Total Apartment Units: 68
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

The Manzanita

1475 167th Ave
San Leandro, CA - 94578
Phone: (510) 297-4288
Total Apartment Units: 80
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Broadmoor Plaza

232 East 14th Street
San Leandro, CA - 94577
Phone: (510) 553-9250
Total Apartment Units: 60
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Fuller Gardens

2390 East 14th Street
San Leandro, CA - 94577
Phone: (510) 618-1680
Total Apartment Units: 16
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Estabrook Senior Housing

2121 E 14th Street
San Leandro, CA - 94544
Phone: (510) 347-5800
Total Apartment Units: 51
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in CA?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.