Last Updated: December 18, 2024
Contact Information
Main Contact: Sholanda Dumas
Contact Phone: (510) 788-4338
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Building Description
Sojurner Truth
6015 Martin Luther King Way, Oakland Ca 94609
Phone: (510) 900-8995 TDD: 711/(510) 655-4413
Fax: (510) 900-8986
Email: STMAdministrator@humangood.org
Deposit $1X the rent. No specific income requirements. WAIT LIST OPEN. Wheelchair Yes. Unit includes: Bath, electric range and refrigerator. Laundry Room at low rates. Controlled entry access, community room for regularly scheduled activities, Social Service Coordinator onsite, some units are handicapped accessible. 36 units 4 story bldg.
- Garbage, Water are paid.
- Credit Check is Required.
- 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.
- Does not work with Rental/Deposit Assistance Program.
- Evictions (less than 5 years old).
- Near Public Transportation. Near Churches, Medical Facilities, Senior Centers, Shopping.
- Bird, Cat, Dog allowed with Pet Deposit of $350. If it is a Service Animal, pet deposit is waived.
Unit Description
1bdrm Apt. Rent TBD. Deposit $1X the rent. No specific income requirements. Wheelchair Yes. WAIT LIST OPEN. Unit includes: Bath, electric range and refrigerator. Laundry Room at low rates. Controlled entry access, community room for regularly scheduled activities, Social Service Coordinator onsite, some units are handicapped accessible.
- Garbage, Water are paid.
- Credit Check is Required.
- 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.
- Does not work with Rental/Deposit Assistance Program.
- Evictions (less than 5 years old).
- Near Public Transportation. Near Churches, Medical Facilities, Senior Centers, Shopping.
- Bird, Cat, Dog allowed with Pet Deposit of $350. If it is a Service Animal, pet deposit is waived.
Contact: Phone: (510) 900-8995 TDD: 711/(510) 655-4413
Fax: (510) 900-8986
Email: STMAdministrator@humangood.org
Posted: 11/30/2024
Restrictions
Minimum Income Limit: TBD
Unit Restricted For: Seniors 62+
Family Status Restrictions: Not Restricted
Age Restrictions: Age 62 or Over
Pets Accepted: Bird, Cat, Dog
Rent and Fees
Monthly Rent or Percent of Income: 30% Income
Security Deposit: same as rent
Pets Deposit: $300
Unit Information
Unit Type: Apartment
Number of Bedrooms: 1 Bedroom
Number of Bathrooms: 1
Appliances Included: Coin Operated W/D, Refridgerator, Stove
Paid Utilities: None
Unit Description
Studio Apt. Rent TBD. Dep. $1X the rent. No specific income requirements. WAIT LIST Open. Wheelchair Yes. Unit includes: Bath, electric range and refrigerator. Laundry Room at low rates. Controlled entry access, community room for regularly scheduled activities, Social Service Coordinator onsite, some units are handicapped accessible.
- Garbage, Water are paid.
- Credit Check is Required.
- 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.
- Does not work with Rental/Deposit Assistance Program.
- Evictions (less than 5 years old).
- Near Public Transportation. Near Churches, Medical Facilities, Senior Centers, Shopping.
- Bird, Cat, Dog allowed with Pet Deposit of $350. If it is a Service Animal, pet deposit is waived.
Contact: Phone: (510) 900-8995 TDD: 711/(510) 655-4413
Fax: (510) 900-8986
Email: STMAdministrator@humangood.org
Posted: 12/18/2024
Restrictions
Minimum Income Limit: TBD
Disability Type Restrictions: Physical
Unit Restricted For: Seniors 62+
Family Status Restrictions: Not Restricted
Age Restrictions: Age 62 or Over
Pets Accepted: Bird, Cat, Dog
Rent and Fees
Monthly Rent or Percent of Income: 30% Income
Security Deposit: same as rent
Pets Deposit: $300
Unit Information
Unit Type: Apartment
Number of Bedrooms: Studio
Number of Bathrooms: 1
Appliances Included: Coin Operated W/D, Refridgerator, Stove
Paid Utilities: None