Last Updated: July 25, 2022
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Alcatraz Apartments
Satellite Affordable Housing Association(SAHA)/Satellite Housing, Inc.
1900 Alcatraz Avenue Berkeley, CA 94703
Building Description
WAITLIST OPEN
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.
UNIT DETAILS
MIN INCOME
RENT
Unit Description
WAITLIST OPEN
1 bdr., Rent $666, 1145 and 1385, Deposit equal to rent, Min.income $2230 month but subject to change. 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.
1 bdr., Rent $666, 1145 and 1385, Deposit equal to rent, Min.income $2230 month but subject to change. 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.
Restrictions
Maximum Income Level AMI: 60%
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: $666
Security Deposit: 1X the amount of rent
Pets Deposit: $200
Accepts Vendor Pay: No
Accepts Section 8 Vouchers: Yes
Unit Information
Unit Type: Apartment
Number of Bedrooms: Studio
Number of Bathrooms: 1
Wheelchair Access: No
Appliances Included: Refridgerator, Stove
Paid Utilities: None