Last Updated: March 15, 2023
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Contact Phone: (855) 951-3822
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Alcatraz Apartments (Berkeley Scattered Sites)
Satellite Affordable Housing Association(SAHA)/Satellite Housing, Inc.
1900 Alcatraz Avenue Berkeley, CA 94703
Building Description
WAITLIST CLOSED
1 bdr., Rent $695 - 1209, Deposit equal to rent, Min.income 2X the rent. . Not wheelchair accessible.Waiting List opens on March 22, 2022 at 9:00 AM. Applications must be submitted online by 5:00 PM on March 29, 2022. A lottery will be conducted for all applications received by the deadline. The top 100 applications will be placed on the waiting list for consideration. Applications must be submitted online. Please visit www.sahahomes.org/apply for more information. A valid email address is required to apply. The 24-hour support phone line will open on March 22, 2022 at 9:00 AM and close on March 29, 2022 at 5:00 PM. Please call (855) 951-3822 or email SacSenior@sahahomes.org for assistance. Units include stove & refrigerator. No laundry facilities.
- Garbage, Water are paid.
- Check Fee - No fee
- 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.
- Does not work with previous evictions.
- Does work with Deposit Assistance Program .
- Near public transportation.
- Near schools and shopping
- Certain Pets OK with 200 deposit.
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