Last Updated: April 22, 2024
Contact Information
Main Contact: Sr. Dorothy Peterson, FCJ
Contact Phone: (510) 444-0839
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.
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Building Description
Providence House
540 23rd Street Oakland, CA 94612
Phone:510-444-0839 711 (TRS/TTY)Fax: 510-465-5420
Waiting List Open.
Subsidized Housing. Head of household must be living with disabilities and at least 18 years of age. Annual Income required must be $31,250 or below for one person. No Min. Income. Wheelchair Yes. All units include Bath, stove, refrigerator, carpeting, and emergency pull cords. Units are adapted for all persons w/handicap. Cook own meals. Some social, psychological and physical services available, activities, events, and Coin operated laundry onsite. Closed parking lot available.
Applications available onsite from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at: 540 23rd Street,Oakland, 94612 or online at ProvidenceSupportiveHousing.org.
- Inquire about Utilities
- Inquire about Credit and Background Checks
- 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
- Near Public Transportation.1 block from bus stop. 4 blocks from the 19th Street BART station.
- Near Schools and Shops
- Pets are okay w/deposit.
Unit Description
Waiting List Open
Income required must be $31,250 or below for one person. No Min. Income. Wheelchair Yes. All units include Bath, stove, refrigerator, carpeting, and emergency pull cords. Units are adapted for all persons w/handicap. Cook own meals. Some social, psychological and physical services available, activities, events, and Coin operated laundry onsite. Closed parking lot available.
Applications available onsite from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at: 540 23rd Street,Oakland, 94612 or online at ProvidenceSupportiveHousing.org.
- Inquire about Utilities
- Inquire about Credit and Background Checks
- 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
- Near Public Transportation.1 block from bus stop. 4 blocks from the 19th Street BART station.
- Near Schools and Shops
- Pets are okay w/deposit.
Restrictions
Unit Restricted For: No Restrictions
Family Status Restrictions: Not Restricted
Age Restrictions: Not Restricted
Pets Accepted: Cat, Dog
Rent and Fees
Monthly Rent or Percent of Income: TBD
Security Deposit: TBD
Pets Deposit: $150
Unit Information
Unit Type: Apartment
Number of Bedrooms: 1 Bedroom
Number of Bathrooms: 1
Appliances Included: None
Paid Utilities: None
Unit Description
Waiting List Open
Income required must be $31,250 or below for one person. No Min. Income. Wheelchair Yes. All units include Bath, stove, refrigerator, carpeting, and emergency pull cords. Units are adapted for all persons w/handicap. Cook own meals. Some social, psychological and physical services available, activities, events, and Coin operated laundry onsite. Closed parking lot available.
Applications available onsite from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at: 540 23rd Street,Oakland, 94612 or online at ProvidenceSupportiveHousing.org.
- Inquire about Utilities Inquire about Credit and Background Checks
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 - Near Public Transportation.1 block from bus stop. 4 blocks from the 19th Street BART station.
- Near Schools and Shops
- 1 block from bus stop. 4 blocks from the 19th Street BART station.
- Pets are okay w/deposit. Small pets under 20 lbs. okay, $150 pet deposit. Aquariums over 20 gallons require insurance. Check their pet policy it changes often.
Restrictions
Unit Restricted For: No Restrictions
Family Status Restrictions: Not Restricted
Age Restrictions: Not Restricted
Pets Accepted: Bird, Cat, Dog
Rent and Fees
Monthly Rent or Percent of Income: TBD
Security Deposit: TBD
Pets Deposit: $150
Unit Information
Unit Type: Apartment
Number of Bedrooms: 2 Bedroom
Number of Bathrooms: 1
Appliances Included: None
Paid Utilities: None