Last Updated: November 26, 2025
Contact Information
Main Contact: Representative
Contact Phone: (833) 902-7335
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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- What is Affordable Housing?
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The Orchards on Foothill aka Orchards Senior Housing
Satellite Affordable Housing Association(SAHA)/Satellite Housing, Inc.
2719 Foothill Boulevard Oakland, CA 94601
Building Description
The Orchards on Foodhill
2719 Foodhill Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94601
Phone: (833) 902-7335, California Relay Service (CRS): 711
Email: Orchard@sahahomes.org
1 Bdrm Apt. Rent 30% Deposit – equal to rent No minimum income. Wheelchair Yes.
The waiting list for 1-bedroom units at Orchards Senior Homes opens on November 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM. Applications will be available to submit online Please visit www.sahahomes.org/apply. A valid email address is required to apply online. Online applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on December 3, 2025.
Paper applications will be available for pick up at 2719 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, CA 94601 at the following times:
- Tuesdays – November 25 and December 2
- Thursdays – November 20 and November 27
- 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Paper applications will be available online to print. Paper applications must be mailed to the address listed on the application. Applications submitted by mail must be received at the address listed on the application by December 3, 2025.
Eligibility
- Head of household must be age 62 years of age or older at the time of application.
For more information on eligibility, please click on the flyer below:
A lottery will be conducted for all applications received by the deadline. The top 400 applications will be placed on the waiting list for consideration. If additional applications are needed, we reserve the right to process the next applications in lottery order.
Persons with disabilities have the right to request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application process. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please email Orchard@sahahomes.org or call (833) 902-7335.
Unit includes On-site Property Management, Supportive Services Controlled entry to building, onsite laundry facilities. No Parking Available. Large secure outdoor terrace with seating areas, variety of fruit trees and native plants, community.
- All utilities paid
- No Credit Check Fee.
- 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 less than 5 years old.
- May work with the Rental/Deposit Assistance Programs
- Near Public Transportation.
- Pets are allowed – $200. pet deposit AHA staff will determine if a specific pet or breed is acceptable. Only one pet is permitted per household, must weigh less than 30 pounds. No aggressive or threatening animals are allowed.
Posted: 11/18/2025