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Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Piedmont, CA 94620

No income-restricted buildings are listed in 94620 — here are the closest ones.

No income-restricted buildings are listed in Piedmont, CA 94620. 110 income-restricted buildings are listed nearby (within about 4 miles). These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.

Closest to 94620

The 20 closest of 110 in nearby ZIPs. Pick a ZIP below to see all of them.

Rents and income limits in 94620

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$2,810/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$112,400/yr

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.

Size94620Wider area
Studio$2,090$2,088
1 bedroom$2,290$2,290
2 bedrooms$2,810$2,805
3 bedrooms$3,600$3,592
4 bedrooms$4,260$4,250

Wider area = Oakland-Fremont, CA. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $2,630 (94602) to $3,270 (94608).

Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures). 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 94620's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 94620

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there Section 8 housing in Piedmont, CA 94620?

Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Piedmont, CA 94620, including project-based Section 8 apartments (the subsidy stays with the unit), public housing, tax-credit, and USDA rural rentals. Housing Choice Vouchers are different: you apply with the local housing authority and can use them at a private landlord. Estimate your voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.

Do affordable housing buildings in Piedmont, CA 94620 have openings?

These lists for Piedmont, CA 94620 don't show openings. Call the property (or the housing authority, for public housing) to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.

How do I apply for affordable housing in Piedmont, CA 94620?

Use the phone number on each building card in Piedmont, CA 94620. Public housing is run by the local housing authority — apply with them, not at the building. USDA rural rentals can also be found through USDA's property search.

What counts as affordable housing in Piedmont, CA 94620?

In Piedmont, CA 94620, this directory lists income-restricted rentals from HUD tax-credit (LIHTC) records, public housing, HUD-assisted buildings (including project-based Section 8, 202, and 811), and USDA Rural Development.

How many affordable housing buildings are in ZIP 94620?

No income-restricted buildings are listed in ZIP 94620 right now. 110 nearby buildings are shown on this page. Call to confirm openings.

Is there affordable housing near 94620?

Yes — this page also lists 110 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near Piedmont, CA 94620 (within about 4 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.

People Also Ask

How do I qualify for affordable housing in Piedmont, CA 94620?

Most income-restricted buildings in Piedmont, CA 94620 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 Piedmont, CA 94620?

For many programs in Piedmont, CA 94620, 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 long is the waiting list for Section 8 in Piedmont, CA 94620?

There is no single waiting list for Piedmont, CA 94620. Public housing, project-based Section 8, and tax-credit buildings each keep their own list. Housing Choice Voucher lists at the housing authority open only sometimes and can stay closed for years. This directory does not show which lists are open — call the number on each card. Some public housing cards show HUD's reported wait in months.

What is the difference between Section 8 and public housing in Piedmont, CA 94620?

Public housing is owned by a housing authority — you apply with that agency, not at the building. Project-based Section 8 is a HUD contract on a private building; the subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority and can use it at a landlord who takes it. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.

How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Piedmont, CA 94620?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Piedmont, CA 94620, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Piedmont, CA 94620 is $2,810 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.

Can I use a Section 8 voucher at affordable apartments in Piedmont, CA 94620?

A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Piedmont, CA 94620. Project-based Section 8 units already have a subsidy on the apartment — you apply there, not with a tenant voucher. For a voucher, apply with the housing authority, then ask each landlord. Estimate your share with the Section 8 calculator.

Is there senior affordable housing in Piedmont, CA 94620?

This page may still list buildings in Piedmont, CA 94620 that accept seniors without being senior-only. Use the filters and call to ask about age set-asides.

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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.

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