Last Updated: April 25, 2025
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Main Contact: Representative Satellite Housing
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Valdez Plaza
Satellite Affordable Housing Association(SAHA)/Satellite Housing, Inc.
280 28th Street Oakland, CA 94611
Building Description
Valdez Plaza
280 28th Street, Oakland, CA 94611
Phone: (855) 608-9106; California Relay Service (CRS): 711
Email: Valdezplaza@sahahomes.org
Subsidized housing for low and very low income Seniors 62+ or person in wheelchair 18+(with a mobility impairment). Income must not exceed 30% of the median area income. Wheelchair accessible units.
1 bdrm. Rent 30% of Income. Deposit equals the rent. No Minimum Income Requirement. Total Household Income must not exceed: 1 person: $54,500. 2 persons: $62,300. 3 persons: $70,100. The head-of-household must be 62 or older at the time of application, or age 18 or older and have a disability. Wheelchair OK. WAITING LIST OPENS on APRIL 9, 2025 and CLOSES on APRIL 25, 2025. ONLINE APPLICATIONS will be available to submit online. Please visit www.sahahomes.org/apply for more information. A Lottery will be conducted for all applications received by the deadline. Persons with disabilities have the right to request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application process. If you cannot apply online due to a disability and require a paper application, Please call (855) 608-9106 or email ValdezPlaza@sahahomes.org.
Units include stove, refrigerator, and carpeting. Coin operated laundry onsite, Community Room for Activities, Fitness room. Very Limited parking. 150 Unit Facility.
- Heat, Garbage, Water are paid.
- Background and Landlord Reference Checks 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 regarding a co-signer
- Accepts previous evictions older than 5 years
- Will work with Rental/Deposit Assistance Program.
- Near Public Transportation, Easy access to AC Transit bus line. Located near Grocery Stores, Hospitals.
- Small Pets are allowed and must be approved. Deposit $200.
- No Smoking.