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Richmond Village I — Income-Restricted Housing in Richmond, CA 94804

2544 Foothill Ave, Richmond, CA 94804

Public housing

71 units · 1–3 BR

Housing authority: (510) 620-6784Directions

How to apply

  1. Apply through Housing Authority of the City of Richmond. They run this development and take applications.
  2. Call the housing authority at (510) 620-6784.
  3. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Bedrooms (estimated)
10 1 bedroom · 28 2 bedrooms · 34 3 bedrooms
Average tenant rent
$1,140/mo

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Rents and income limits in 94804

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$2,630/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$105,200/yr
Renters in 94804 paying 30% or more of income on rent
60%

Income limits (2026)

Oakland-Fremont, CA area · median family income $162,800. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$35,650$59,400$95,050
2$40,750$67,900$108,600
3$45,850$76,400$122,200
4$50,900$84,850$135,750
5$55,000$91,650$146,650
6$59,050$98,450$157,500
7$63,150$105,250$168,350
8$67,200$112,050$179,200

Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.

Fair market rents (2027)

HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.

Size94804Wider area
Studio$1,930$2,088
1 bedroom$2,150$2,290
2 bedrooms$2,630$2,805
3 bedrooms$3,360$3,592
4 bedrooms$3,980$4,250

Wider area = Oakland-Fremont, CA. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $2,630 (94801) to $3,590 (94708).

Census figures for 94804 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,826. Median household income $91,037. 46% of homes are rented. 60% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 29% pay half or more.

Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.

Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share

Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 94804's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 94804

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Richmond Village I?

Apply through Housing Authority of the City of Richmond, which runs Richmond Village I. Call (510) 620-6784. Do not treat a walk-up at the building as the application. These records do not show openings.

Is Richmond Village I Section 8 housing?

Richmond Village I is public housing, not a project-based Section 8 contract. Apply with the housing authority. A Housing Choice Voucher is a separate program.

How many units are at Richmond Village I?

Public records list 71 units at Richmond Village I in Richmond, CA 94804. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Richmond Village I?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 94804 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.

People Also Ask

How do I get into Richmond Village I?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Richmond Village I in Richmond, CA 94804. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.

How do I qualify for affordable housing in Richmond, CA 94804?

Most income-restricted buildings in Richmond, CA 94804 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $59,400, and $84,850 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($95,050 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.

What is the income limit for low-income housing in Richmond, CA 94804?

For many programs in Richmond, CA 94804, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $59,400 a year for 1 person and $84,850 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $95,050 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.

How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Richmond, CA 94804?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Richmond, CA 94804, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Richmond, CA 94804 is $2,630 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.

Does Richmond Village I take Section 8 vouchers?

This file does not say that Richmond Village I has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Richmond, CA 94804 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Richmond Village I.

Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction. To add a different building, use the suggestion rubric.