Casa Velasco

3430 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, CA 94601

Phone: (510) 534-6200

Email: casavelasco@unitycouncil.org

Fax: (510) 436-8029

TTY: 711

Resource Num: 46279127 – Restricted Studio 62+ senior

Resource Num: 46279148 – Restricted Studio – disabled

Resource Num: 46279105 – Restricted 1 Bedroom 62+ senior

Resource Num: 46279112 – Restricted 1 bedroom – disabled

Waiting List Open

April 8th, 2024, to April 19th, 2024.

HUD Section 236/Section 8 program and the Tax Credit program. Designed to serve seniors aged 62 or older, as well as low-income mobility-impaired individuals aged 18 or older who require accessible units.

General Requirements:

• Applicants must be 62 or older, or individuals aged 18 or older with disabilities that required an accessible unit.

• Subsidized (Section 8) rent will not exceed 30% of adjusted gross income.

• Applicants must consent to a sex offender check, a credit check, and review of their rental references.

• Applicants must be willing to comply with all HUD, Tax Credit, and owner requirements for admission and annual verification of income and assets.

• A security deposit equal to one month’s rent

• Annual income from all sources must not exceed the applicable income limit for the community as established by HUD and the IRS (revised annually). Currently, the HUD Income Limits are:

50% AMI Units

Bedroom Size Household Size Max. Income Limits Rent

0-bedroom One person $51,800.00 30% Income -Two persons $59,200.00 30% Income

1 bedroom One person $51,800.00 30% Income – Two persons $59,200.00 30% Income

45% AMI Units

Bedroom Size Household Size Max. Income Limits Rent

0-bedroom One person $ 46,620.00 30% Income – Two persons $ 53,280.00 30% Income

1 bedroom One person $ 46,620.00 30% Income – Two persons $ 53,280.00 30% Income

35% AMI Units

Bedroom Size Household Size Max. Income Limits Rent

0-bedroom One person $ 36,260.00 30% Income – Two persons $ 41,440.00 30% Income

1 bedroom One person $ 36,260.00 30% Income – Two persons $ 41,440.00 30% Income

The Waiting List will OPEN April 8th, 2024, to April 19Th, 2024. The application can be requested and/or submitted in the following ways:

In person/ Mail: 2221 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland, CA 94601 (M-F, 9:00am – 5:00pm). Our Website:

https://unitycouncil.org/property/casa-velasco/

Phone: (510) 534-6200 Fax: (510) 436-8029 Email: casavelasco@unitycouncil.org

Your household will be ranked by lottery. This is not a first-come, first-serve basis. To be included in the lottery, your application must be completed and returned no later than Friday, April 19th, 2024, at 5:00 pm (PST).

Applications will not be available until the waiting list opens on April 8th, 2024, at 9:00am PST.

Applications must be received in paper form or legible pdf. Mailed in applications received after April 19th, 2024, at 5:00pm, with a postmark dated on or before April 19th, 2024 at 5:00pm, will be accepted. All applications must be completed and returned by Friday, April 19th, 2024, at 5:00 pm (PST) to be considered. No applications dropped off or emailed after the waiting list has closed will be accepted.

If you need a Reasonable Accommodation and/or language assistance, contact: Social Service Coordinator, Georgina Aguila, Phone number: (510) 535-6124, Email: gaguila@unitycouncil.org

1 and 2 Bedroom Apts. Rent 30% of Income. Dep. 1X the amount of rent. No income Requirements. Subsidized housing for low income Seniors 62+ or Disabled People whose household income does not exceed 80% of the median. Wheelchair Yes. Units include stove, refrigerator, and carpeting. Coin operated laundry onsite. Security bldg. Parking available. Owner speaks Spanish. 20 apartments (8 one-bedroom and 12 studios).

• Electric, Heat, Water, Garbage are paid.
• Credit/Background Check Fee is $0.
• 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
• Does not accept cosigner.
• Inquire about Rental/Deposit Assistance Programs.
• Eviction Inquire.
• Near Public Transportation. Near Fruitvale BART.
• Birds, Cats, Dogs are allowed. $100 deposit for small dog or cat