Last Updated: March 31, 2025
Contact Information
Main Contact: Leasing Agent Mission Sierra Apartments
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- What is Affordable Housing?
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- What are immediate affordable housing opportunities in Alameda County (without waiting lists)?
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- What is Section 8? How do I get it?
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- 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
Mission Sierra
34864 Mission Boulevard, Union City
Phone: (510) 475-0550
Apartment 1 and 2 bedrooms. Deposit Amount $500 - $750. Min. Income requirement of 3x’s the amount of rent. Some units are wheelchair accessible. Unit includes 1 Bath, Some 2 Bedrooms include 2 Baths, Refrigerator, Disposal, Dishwasher, Ceiling Fan, Air Conditioner, Cable Ready, Carpeting, Extra Storage, Closets, Patio/Balcony,Window Coverings. Community Amenities: Business Center, Carport, Clubhouse, Courtyard, Covered Parking, Fitness Center, Kids Playground, Pool, Spa, Laundry Facilities, Onsite Maintenance, Recycling, Short or long Term Lease. Complex has a total of 152 units.
- Tenant pays all utilities.
- Credit check is $25 per adult.
- Does not accept Cosigner.
- 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
- Will not work with previous evictions.
- Does not work with Rental/Deposit Assistance Program.
- Near Public Transportation.
- Pets okay- two pets allowed. Cats Indoor only. Dogs No taller than 18" Full Grown from top of head to bottom of paw, full grown- with additional deposit of Inquire.