Last Updated: December 23, 2021
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Main Contact: Mariel Riviera
Contact Phone: (510) 865-7288
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Independence Plaza Apartments Seniors
Alameda City Housing Authority
703 Atlantic Ave Alameda, CA 94501
Building Description
Head of Household must be Age 62 or Over and all adults in the household (excluding live-in aides) must be at least 55 years of age). Credit Check is Required. No specific income requirements. Age 62+ Preference for military veterans and families, people who work and live in Alameda, working family, SSI, disability benefits, social income. 50%-80% Area Median Income limit. No income Requirements for BMR units; Market Rate units-1 Bdrms income requirement is 2Xs the amount of rent.
186 Units
- Water, Garbage 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
- Inquire about Deposit Assistance Program (RAP)
- Does not accept co-signer
- No Evictions
- Not near public transportation
- Bird, Cat, Dog are allowed