Last Updated: November 24, 2022
Contact Information
Main Contact: Rebeca Martinez
Contact Phone: (510) 485-5838
Be aware that most listings for affordable housing have waiting lists. We encourage you to apply to as many as possible so we hope you will check the website once a month for new listings. To obtain an application contact the property manager or go to the property management office.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Affordable Housing?
- The listing I am interested in has a waitlist. How long are these waitlists, usually?
- What are immediate affordable housing opportunities in Alameda County (without waiting lists)?
- What is an SRO?
- How do I find a roommate situation?
- What is a sober living home?
- What is Transitional housing?
- What if I find an apartment that’s available next month, but I don’t have a place to stay until then?
- What if I can afford the rent, but I can’t afford the security deposit?
- I have an eviction or bad credit on my record. Are there still housing options for me?
- What if I don’t meet income qualifications?
- I have a disability. Do I have a right to a Reasonable Accommodation?
- What is Section 8? How do I get it?
- What is Public Housing?
- I have fallen behind on my rent. How can I get help?
- What is rent control? Do all cities in Alameda County have it?
- How does the developer decide if I am eligible for affordable housing and what is AMI?
- How do you calculate your household income?
Building Description
MInimum Inc. 2X the rent. Wat list wll be open Nov. 21 and closes Dec. 9.The application can be requested and submitted in the following ways:In person/ Mail: 2000 Leasing Office: 2000 36th Ave OFFICE, Oakland CA 94601 (M-F, 9:00am –5:00pm) Applications must be received in paper form or legible pdf no later than 5:00 on Dec. 9.
It will be ranked by lottery.Wait List Preferences Are Given to:Displaced Residents of Oakland: Oakland residents, Oakland workers, In order to claim preference, proof of preference required at time of application. Property amenaties incude: On-site laundry room, payground and comunity gardens, 24 hour security cameras and social services coordinator.
If you need Reasonable Accommodations and/or language assistance, please reach out to
Ana Belen Del Rio Ramirez -“Belen”,
Housing & Financial Services Manager
Phone number: 510-459-1288
Email: adelrio@unitycouncil.org
- Utilities included Water and garbage
- Credit check fee $30
- Background check included
- Section 8 welcome
- All subsidies must be considered by all types of housing except for Section 8 project-based properties. https://www.dfeh.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2020/02/SourceofIncomeFAQ_ENG.pdf
- Accepts co-signers that income qualify.
- Will work with previous evictions on a case-by-case basis.
- Will work with Rental Assistance Program (RAP)
- Near Public Transportation
- Near schools and shopping
- Pets allowed with $300. Deposit 1-25lb limit
Availability posted 11/23/2022