The Bay Area Community Land Trust (BACLT) is delighted to announce the availability of TWO bedrooms available at Newton House Collective near Lake Merritt in Oakland. 

This house is a unique historic building built in 1906. There are 9 bedrooms, 2 kitchens, 3 ½ bathrooms, and 2 large common spaces, spread across three floors. There is also a large yard with planter boxes for gardening and a shed. The Bay Area Community Land Trust acquired the property in 2018 with the goal
of forming a resident-controlled housing collective.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

1.  Attend a Virtual Open House, Saturday 2/18 at 11 AM PST. 

RSVP by email:  newtonhouseoak@gmail.com

Zoom Link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75453718706?pwd=xXmyI4AaZR5SRezp1fZQZLaZqLQi00.1
Meeting ID: 754 5371 8706
Passcode: Newton

2. Attend a virtual Orientation Session, via Zoom (Required): All interested applicants must attend a 1-hour Orientation Session before they can receive an application. People needing a special accommodation for translation, visual or hearing assistance can send a request to: vacancy@bayareaclt.org.

Register at www.bayareaclt.org
Zoom Orientation Session: Th 2/16 6pm PST
Zoom Orientation Session: Tue 2/21 6pm PST

3. Applications must be emailed to vacancy@bayareaclt.org or postmarked to BACLT PO Box 2652 Berkeley, CA 94702 by 5pm on Monday 2/27/23.
Note: Differently abled people are welcome to apply, but please note that none of these rooms are wheelchair accessible.  Contact BACLT to discuss adaptability. Any questions?

Contact vacancy@bayareaclt.org.  

Minimum Income Requirement 2X the monthly rent as minimum monthly income to qualify.  Maximum Income Limit:  1 Person $76,750;  2 People $87,700;    Two bedrooms are available at $875 and $975 per month, based on the size and amenities of each room.  Security Deposit $1,500.  These rooms are affordable for households earning less than 80% of Area Median Income.  Unit includes: 1 Bath, Stove, Refrigerator, Laundry Room Onsite, Street Parking Only.

• Rent includes: PG&E, water/sewer and garbage/recycling.
• Credit Check Required.  No Fee for Credit Check.
• No Background Check.
• 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. 
• Pets are not allowed.  There are two emotional support animals currently living at the house.
• There is no smoking inside the house, but people occasionally burn sage and incense or use perfume.  There is not a fragrance-free policy in the house.