Last Updated: February 14, 2024
Contact Information
Main Contact: Application Assistance Line
Contact Phone: (833) 239-1243
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?
401 Fairmount aka Fairmount Apartments
Satellite Affordable Housing Association(SAHA)/Satellite Housing, Inc.
401 Fairmount Avenue Oakland, CA 94611
Building Description
Fairmount
401 Fairmount Avenue
Oakland, CA 94611
Phone: (833) 802-1009
California Relay Service (CRS): 711
Eligibility
· Head of household must be at least 18 years or older or legally emancipated at the time of application.
The waiting list for Tax-Credit 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units at Fairmount Apartments opens on February 21, 2024 at 9:00 AM.
Applications will be available to submit online. Please visit www.sahahomes.org/apply for more information. Online applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on February 28,
2024. Paper applications will also be available to pick up and drop off at the property at the following times:
· Thursday, February 22, 2024, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
· Monday, February 26, 2024, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Paper applications will also be available online to print. Paper applications must be mailed to the address listed on the application. Paper applications must be postmarked by February 28, 2024 AND received by the manager's office by 5:00 PM on March 6, 2024.
A lottery will be conducted for all applications received by the deadline. All applications will be placed on the waiting list for consideration. The 24-hour support phone line will open on February 21, 2024 at 9:00 AM and close on February 28, 2024 at 5:00 PM. Please call the number above for assistance.
Persons with disabilities have the right to request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application process. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please email Fairmount@sahahomes.org or call the number above.
WAIT LIST OPEN
1 and 2 bdrm. Rent 30% of income. Deposit equal to rent. No Min. Income. One wheelchair accessible unit. Units include: stove, refrigerator and garbage disposals, computer lab, controlled access, onsite property management and supportive services, coin-operated laundry facility on site. There is a Waitlist for Parking.
- Water and Garbage are paid.
- 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
- Does not accept cosigner.
- Will not work with previous evictions.
- Will work with Rental/Deposit Assistance Program.
- Near Public Transportation.
- Near Schools and Shops.
- Pets are allowed but not all pets. One pet per unit and must weigh under 30 lbs. Pet Deposit is $200.