Last Updated: January 14, 2025
Contact Information
Main Contact: Bay Area Community Land Trust
Contact Phone: (510) 545-3258
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Building Description
Solano Ave. Co-op Apartments
1685 Solano Ave. Co-op Apartments
Phone: (510) 545-3258 | Email: info@bayareaclt.org
Restricted 2 Bedroom 80% AMI – Resource Num: 81905947
The Bay Area Community Land Trust (BACLT) is delighted to announce the availability of one (1) 2-bedroom / 1-bath apartment for households earning less than 80% of Area Median Income. Eligible Households must include at least two people. Minimum income: applicants must earn at least 2x the monthly rent as monthly income to qualify.
Maximum Household Income Limits:
2 People | 3 People | 4 People | 5 People
$99,680 | $112,160 | $124,560 | $134,560
2 Bdrm Apt – Rent $2,350. Deposit $2,350. Minimum Income $5,170. For households earning less than 80% of Area Median Income. Eligible Households must include at least two people. Unit includes: 1 Bath, Stove, Refrigerator, Laundry Room Onsite, Garage Parking for One Car Only. There is also street parking at curbside painted blue in front of apartment. Please note that although none of these apartments are wheelchair accessible, and all apartments are located above the ground floor, differently disabled people are welcome to apply. There is a small hydraulic lift elevator in the building, but it is not wheelchair accessible.
Application Process:
- Attend Virtual Orientation Session (Required): All interested applicants must attend a 1-hour Virtual Orientation Session before they can receive an application. Visit www.bayareaclt.org to register. People needing a special accommodation for translation, visual or hearing assistance can send a request to: vacancy@bayareaclt.org. Please click links below to register for an online session.
- Virtual Orientation Sessions: Wednesday, January 8 12:00pm-12:30pm; Monday, January 13 5:00-5:30pm and Friday, January 17 12:00PM-12:30PM
- Complete Tenant Income Certification Interview
- Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm on Wednesday, January 22, 2025
- Rent includes Water/Sewer and Garbage/Recycling; Electric is not included.
- Credit Check Required. No Fee for Credit Check. Background and credit check, looking for prior evictions and active collections. These do not necessarily disqualify applicants!
- 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
- No Cosigners.
- May work with previous evictions on a case by case basis.
- Near Public Transportation, Schools and Shops. Walking distance to Sacramento Street, MLK JR Way, several parks.
- Service Animal accepted.
- Smoke-Free Building.
- Must Be willing to join the new Housing Cooperative and participate in at least one hour per month of voluntary work to form and manage the Co-op.
More information and photos available: https://www.bayareaclt.org/solano-80ami-vacancy