Last Updated: June 10, 2023
Contact Information
Main Contact: Maria Fuentes, Property Manager
Contact Phone: (510) 665-6277
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.
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- What is Affordable Housing?
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Building Description
Depot Community Apartments
2595 Depot Road
Hayward, CA 94545
Contact Number: (510) 665-6277
Email: depotcommunity@jsco.net
Studio at 30% AMI: Rent $519
Studio at 40% AMI: Rent $959
Studio at 50% AMI: Rent $1,198
Deposit: $500
Rents are subject to change.
Accepting Applications for Studio Units. Deposit is $500 or one month’s rent may be higher for lower credit scores. Minimum Income is 2X amount of rent. Maximum Income depends on household size. Wheelchair-Yes. HOUSING PREFERENCES: 1st: Displacee Tenant or Mission Boulevard Corridor (SR238) Displacee Tenant Housing Preference. 2nd: Live/Work in Alameda County. 3rd: Live in Hayward. 4th: Work in Hayward. After all preference holders have been considered, any remaining units will be available to other qualified applicants. APPLY ONLINE at: https://housing.acgov.org/ If you are unable to apply online, email depotcommunity@jsco.net to request for a paper application. All applications must be entered online or by regular mail only. Application Due Date: June 19, 2023 at 5:00PM. Lottery Drawing will be June 19, 2023, 05:00pm – 06:00pm. Submit Paper Application by US Mail to:1388 Sutter Street 11th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94109 or by email to depotcommunity@jsco.net. Units include: Bath, Full-Size Fridge Full-Size Stove Built-in Closet A/C, Fan, & Heater, Microwave, Storage Lockers, Vinyl Floor throughout, Cable ready, Onsite Management, Onsite security. Property Amenities: On-site property management and resident services, activity room, dog park, BBQ area, basketball court, lobby, recreation area, outdoor patio, computer room, community garden, community room with kitchen, bike storage shelter and laundry facilities. Elevator, 18 ADA units are available. Scheduled to open September 2023.
- Paid Utilities – Inquire
- Credit Check Fee is $35 per applicant age 18 & over. Due at interview.
- Background Check included. A check will be made of criminal conviction records for the past Five years for all adult Applicants of the household. Reports will be obtained from local and/or state records and may also include local Police records. If the Applicant has resided in a state other than California and has a past felony conviction, a report will be required from that state or federal organization.
- Housing Choice Vouchers, Section 8, and other valid rental assistance programs will be considered for this property. In the case of a valid rental subsidy, the required minimum income will be based on the portion of the rent that the tenant pays after the use of the subsidy.
- 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
- Cosigners – Inquire
- Previous Evictions – Inquire
- Will work with Rental/Deposit Assistance
- Near Public Transportation, Schools and Shops
- No Smoking in the units. May smoke in designated areas.
- Pet Friendly property with a limit of one pet per household.