Last Updated: November 13, 2024
Contact Information
Main Contact: Representative
Contact Phone: (844) 973-4242
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?
Verana Hill formly Albany Family Housing
Satellite Affordable Housing Association(SAHA)/Satellite Housing, Inc.
755 Cleveland Avenue, Albany, CA 94706
Building Description
Verana Hill
755 Cleveland Avenue, Albany
Phone: (844) 973-4242
Email: AlbanyFamily@sahahomes.org
The link to the online application will be posted here on July 10, 2024, at 9:00 AM.
Flyer - English
Flyer - Chinese
Eligibility
Head of household must be 18 years or older at the time of application.
The waiting list for 1, 2, and 3-bedroom units at Albany Family Housing opens on July 10, 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 July 24, 2024.
Paper applications will also be available to pick up and drop off at 842 Masonic Avenue, Albany, CA 94702 at the following times:
Thursday, July 11, 2024, 9 am – 1 pm & 2 pm – 4 pm
Wednesday, July 17, 2024, 9 am – 1 pm & 2 pm – 4 pm
Monday, July 22, 2024, 9 am – 1 pm & 2 pm – 4 pm
Paper applications will also be available online to print. Paper applications must be mailed to PO Box 2605, Berkeley, CA94702. Paper applications must be postmarked by July 24, 2024, AND received by the manager's office by 5:00 PM on July 31, 2024.
A lottery will be conducted for all applications received by the deadline. All applications will be placed on the waiting list for consideration. The 24-hour support phone line will open on July 10, 2024, at 9:00 AM and close on July 24, 2024, at 5:00 PM. Please call (844) 973-4242 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 AlbanyFamily@sahahomes.org or call (844) 973-4242.
1, 2, and 3-bedroom 50% - 60% Tax Credit units. Deposit 1x rent. Off street parking is *Limited*, you may request to be added to the waiting list.
62 Affordable units.
- Background Check will be completed, No Fee
- 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
- Applicants with Eviction or Unlawful detain-er (within the last 5 years) Will be denied.
- Near Public Transportation.
- Pets are allowed. The Animal must be approved, and a $200 pet deposit.
- Smoking not allowed