Last Updated: March 04, 2025
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Main Contact: Elena
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Affordable Housing?
- The listing I am interested in has a waitlist. How long are these waitlists, usually?
- What are immediate affordable housing opportunities in Alameda County (without waiting lists)?
- What is an SRO?
- How do I find a roommate situation?
- What is a sober living home?
- What is Transitional housing?
- What if I find an apartment that’s available next month, but I don’t have a place to stay until then?
- What if I can afford the rent, but I can’t afford the security deposit?
- I have an eviction or bad credit on my record. Are there still housing options for me?
- What if I don’t meet income qualifications?
- I have a disability. Do I have a right to a Reasonable Accommodation?
- What is Section 8? How do I get it?
- What is Public Housing?
- I have fallen behind on my rent. How can I get help?
- 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
Hamilton Apartments
510 21st Street, Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 433-1845
Email: hamilton@mercyhousing.org
No minimum income requirements, but must have some income. Wheelchair accessible. Housing Preferences Apply. If you are interested in these apartments, the following preferences apply. 1. Residency 2. Family 3. Veteran 4. Homeless CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS UNTIL MARCH 17, 2025 at 05:00 PM. - MUST GO THROUGH OHA - Contact Management at (510) 433-1845 to inquire. APPLY ONLINE OR DOWNLOAD APPLICATION AT housing.acgov.org Studios with full kitchen and bath. Unit includes stove, refrigerator, heater. Additional Accessibility: Elevator, Key Fobs, Community Room, Onsite Laundry, 24/7 Front Desk. Resident Services Offered.
- All utilities are paid
- Credit check and background - no charge.
- Rental History: Applicants must provide 3 years Landlord references. A written reference from social workers and/or others involved with the applicant in a professional capacity may be acceptable, if no landlord reference is available.
- 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 co-signers.
- Will not work with evictions less than three years old.
- May work with Deposit/Rental Assistance Program.
- Near public transportation.
- Near schools and shops.
- Non-Smoking Community.
- Service pets only.