Last Updated: June 12, 2024
Contact Information
Main Contact: Devon Green
Contact Phone: (833) 457-3229
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?
Building Description
Fremont Oak Gardens
2681 Driscoll Road
Fremont, CA 94539
Phone: (877) 395-9865
California Relay Service (CRS): 711
Eligibility
· Head of household must be 55 years or older at the time of application. If there are any additional members, they must be age 45 or older or meet an exception. See flyers for exceptions. The waiting list for 1-bedroom units at Fremont Oak Gardens opens on May 29, 2024 at 9:00 AM. Applications will be available to submit online. Please visit www.sahahomes.org/apply for more information. Online applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on June 12, 2024.
Paper applications will also be available to pick up and drop off at the property at the following times:
· Monday May 29, 2024, through Friday May 31, 2024, 10am – 4pm.
· Monday June 3, 2024, through Friday June 7, 2024, 10am – 4pm.
· Monday June 10, 2024, through Wednesday June 12, 2024, 10am – 4pm.
Paper applications will also be available online to print. Paper applications must be mailed to 2681 Driscoll Rd, ATTN Manager, Fremont, CA 94539. Paper applications must be postmarked by June 12, 2024, AND received by the manager’s office by 5:00 PM on June 19, 2024.
A lottery will be conducted for all applications received by the deadline. The top 400 applications will be placed on the waiting list for consideration. The 24-hour support phone line will open on May 29, 2024, at 9:00 AM and close on June 12, 2024 at 5:00 PM. Please call the number above for assistance.
Persons with disabilities have the right to request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application process. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please email Fremontoak@sahahomes.org or call the number above.
All units include: stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, garbage disposal, coin-operated laundry facility onsite, cable ready. Amenities: Community kitchen, recreation room and garden, outdoor courtyard, supportive services, elevators, controlled access, computer room w/digital video cameras. Special Feature For Hearing Impaired: strobe lights to signify doorbell, phone & fire alarms, video camera and TTY intercoms and elevators w/windows to allow signing with the outside in case of a malfunction, two social workers onsite. Throughout the complex, the architect emphasized clear lines of sight to enable visual communication.
- Garbage, Water are paid.
- No Fee for Credit 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
- Does not accept Cosigner.
- No evictions less than 5 years old.
- Works with Rental/Deposit Assistance Program.
- Near public transportation
- Near shops and schools
- Bird, Cat, Dog are allowed w/$200 deposit.