Casa Velasco
3430 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, CA 94601
Phone: (510) 534-6200
Email: casavelasco@unitycouncil.org
Fax: (510) 436-8029
TTY: 711
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
Posted: 03/27/2024 by SG