Last Updated: May 29, 2025
Contact Information
Main Contact: Sholanda Dumas
Contact Phone: (510) 788-4338
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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- What is Section 8? How do I get it?
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- What is rent control? Do all cities in Alameda County have it?
- How does the developer decide if I am eligible for affordable housing and what is AMI?
- How do you calculate your household income?
Building Description
Sojurner Truth
6015 Martin Luther King Way, Oakland Ca 94609
Phone: (510) 900-8995 TDD: 711/(510) 655-4413
Fax: (510) 900-8986
Email: STMAdministrator@humangood.org
Deposit $1X the rent. No specific income requirements. WAIT LIST OPEN. Wheelchair Yes. Unit includes: Bath, electric range and refrigerator. Laundry Room at low rates. Controlled entry access, community room for regularly scheduled activities, Social Service Coordinator onsite, some units are handicapped accessible. 36 units 4 story bldg.
- Garbage, Water are paid.
- Credit Check is 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
- Does not accept cosigner.
- Does not work with Rental/Deposit Assistance Program.
- Evictions (less than 5 years old).
- Near Public Transportation. Near Churches, Medical Facilities, Senior Centers, Shopping.
- Bird, Cat, Dog allowed with Pet Deposit of $350. If it is a Service Animal, pet deposit is waived.
Unit Description
Studio Apt. Rent TBD. Dep. 1X the rent. No specific income requirements. WAIT LIST Open. Wheelchair Yes. Unit includes: Bath, electric range and refrigerator. Laundry Room at low rates. Controlled entry access, community room for regularly scheduled activities, Social Service Coordinator onsite, some units are handicapped accessible.
- Garbage, Water are paid.
- Credit Check is 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
- Does not accept cosigner.
- Does not work with Rental/Deposit Assistance Program.
- Evictions (less than 5 years old).
- Near Public Transportation. Near Churches, Medical Facilities, Senior Centers, Shopping.
- Bird, Cat, Dog allowed with Pet Deposit of $350. If it is a Service Animal, pet deposit is waived.
Contact: Phone: (510) 900-8995 TDD: 711 | (510) 655-4413
Fax: (510) 900-8986
Email: STMAdministrator@humangood.org
Posted: 05/28/2025
Restrictions
Minimum Income Limit: TBD
Disability Type Restrictions: Physical
Unit Restricted For: Seniors 62+
Family Status Restrictions: Not Restricted
Age Restrictions: Age 62 or Over
Pets Accepted: Bird, Cat, Dog
Rent and Fees
Monthly Rent or Percent of Income: 30% Income
Security Deposit: same as rent
Pets Deposit: $300
Unit Information
Unit Type: Apartment
Number of Bedrooms: Studio
Number of Bathrooms: 1
Appliances Included: Coin Operated W/D, Refridgerator, Stove
Paid Utilities: None
Unit Description
1bdrm Apt. Rent TBD. Deposit 1X the rent. No specific income requirements. Wheelchair Yes. WAIT LIST OPEN. Unit includes: Bath, electric range and refrigerator. Laundry Room at low rates. Controlled entry access, community room for regularly scheduled activities, Social Service Coordinator onsite, some units are handicapped accessible.
- Garbage, Water are paid.
- Credit Check is 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
- Does not accept cosigner.
- Does not work with Rental/Deposit Assistance Program.
- Evictions (less than 5 years old).
- Near Public Transportation. Near Churches, Medical Facilities, Senior Centers, Shopping.
- Bird, Cat, Dog allowed with Pet Deposit of $350. If it is a Service Animal, pet deposit is waived.
Contact: Phone: (510) 900-8995 TDD: 711 | (510) 655-4413
Fax: (510) 900-8986
Email: STMAdministrator@humangood.org
Posted: 05/28/2025
Restrictions
Minimum Income Limit: TBD
Unit Restricted For: Seniors 62+
Family Status Restrictions: Not Restricted
Age Restrictions: Age 62 or Over
Pets Accepted: Bird, Cat, Dog
Rent and Fees
Monthly Rent or Percent of Income: 30% Income
Security Deposit: same as rent
Pets Deposit: $300
Unit Information
Unit Type: Apartment
Number of Bedrooms: 1 Bedroom
Number of Bathrooms: 1
Appliances Included: Coin Operated W/D, Refridgerator, Stove
Paid Utilities: None