Last Updated: April 20, 2021
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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?
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ANNUAL MARKETING WAIT LIST (AML) OPENS 4/1/2021 at 12 P.M. to 4/15/2021 by 12 P.M. – APPLICATIONS ARE ONLINE ONLY at http://www.ebaldc.org/How-To-Apply THE AML (ANNUAL MARKETING LIST) MAY BE USED AS A REFERRAL LIST FOR PROJECT BASED VOUCHER (PBV) and LHAP (LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANT PROGRAM) UNITS. When a PBV or LHAP unit becomes vacant at Hismen Hin-Nu Terrace, Madrone Hotel, Oak Park Apartments, San Pablo Hotel or Swan’s Market Apartments, EBALDC management will first attempt to lease the unit using Oakland Housing Authority’s (OHA) waiting list. If an applicant is not found within a 30-day period, EBALDC may be able to make its own referral to OHA via the 2021 AML in order to lease the unit.To be considered for vacancies of these PBV and/or LHAP units, simply choose any of these five properties when submitting your pre-app. Applicants will need to meet the unit’s qualification criteria in order to be invited to the interview process. Income and other restrictions apply. ONLY APPLICANTS WHO NEED REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS, CAN APPLY FOR PAPER APPLICATIONS by CALLING 1-888-873-4477. For questions about the 2021 AML Opening, call our 2021 AML Hotline at 510-606-1857 or email us at: marketinglist@ebaldc.org. NOTE: The 2021 Annual Marketing List is for EBALDC’s Below Market Rate/Affordable Housing (BMR) units. BMR units have fixed rent amounts and minimum/maximum income restrictions that households must meet. EBALDC accepts Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) for its BMR units.