Last Updated: May 21, 2025
Contact Information
Main Contact: Dulce Leon
Contact Phone: (510) 535-6932
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
1 Bdrm Apt. Rent $1780. 2 Bdrm, Rent $1,978. Deposit equal to rent. Minimum Inc. 2X the rent. Wat list will be open May 12 and closes May 30, 2025. How to Request or Submit the Application: In person/ by Mail: 2000 Leasing Office: 2000 36th Ave OFFICE, Oakland CA 94601 (M-F, 9:00am – 5:00pm) Our Website: https://unitycouncil.org/properties/ Phone: (510) 866-2168, Fax: (510) 436-8029,
Email: apartments36th@unitycouncil.org Applications must be received in paper form or legible pdf no later than 5:00 on May 30, 2025.
It will be ranked by lottery. Wait List Preferences Are Given to: 1. Displaced Residents of Oakland 2.Oakland residents 3.Oakland worker., In order to claim preference, proof of preference required at time of application. Property amenities include: On-site laundry room, playground and community gardens (located at 2000 36th Ave. for shared use), 24 hour security cameras and social services coordinator. If you need Reasonable Accommodations and/or language assistance, please reach out to
Dulce Leon, Social Service Coordinator Phone #:510-485-1607 Email: dleon@unitycouncil.org
- Utilities included Water and garbage
- Credit check fee $30, The application fee is not required at the time of application, but is due during the initial appointment.
- Limited Background check included
- Section 8 welcome
- 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
- Accepts co-signers that income qualify.
- Will work with previous evictions on a case-by-case basis.
- Will work with Rental Assistance Program (RAP)
- Near Public Transportation
- Near schools and shopping
- Pets allowed with $300. Deposit 1-25lb limit
Availability posted 5/6/2025