Last Updated: October 20, 2022
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Main Contact: Application Assistance Line
Contact Phone: (844) 427-6431
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Merritt Crossing Senior Apartments
Satellite Affordable Housing Association(SAHA)/Satellite Housing, Inc.
609 Oak Street Oakland, CA 94607
Building Description
WAIT LIST OPEN, 55+ Senior Housing – and at least one member of household must be currently homeless.
Coming Soon-Wait List Opening for 2 Bdrm Apts. Rent 30% of income. Deposit Equal to the rent. No Min. Income. Wheelchair OK. Wait list opens on October 25, 2022 at 9:00 AM. Applications must be submitted online by 5:00 PM on November 1, 2022. Please visit www.sahahomes.org/apply for more information on how to download application from website. Applications are available for pick up at 609 Oak Street, Oakland, CA 94607 at the following times:
- Tuesday, October 25, 2022, 9am – 12 noon
- Monday, October 31, 2022, 1pm – 5pm
Paper applications must be mailed to the address listed on the application and must be postmarked by November 1, 2022 AND received by the manager’s office by 5:00 PM on November 8, 2022. A Lottery will be conducted for all applications received by the deadline. The top 60 applications will be placed on the waiting list for consideration. The 24-hour support phone line will open on October 25, 2022 at 9:00 AM and close on November 1, 2022 at 5:00 PM. Please call (844) 427-6431 for assistance and to request reasonable accomodations or email Merritt@sahahomes.org. Unit Includes: bath, stove, refrigerator. Amenities: community room with computer work stations; drop-in computer classes will be provided at no cost to residents, laundry facility onsite, meeting room for resident services, community garden, landscaped courtyard.
- Garbage, Water are paid.
- No fee for Credit Check.
- 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.
- No Evictions.
- Works with Deposit Assistance Program.
- Near Public Transportation and shops.
- Pets are allowed; one pet per household. AHA staff will determine if a specific pet or breed is allowed.
Availability posted 10/20/2022