Last Updated: April 15, 2025
Contact Information
Main Contact: James Lee Court
Contact Phone: (510) 893-7601
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?
Building Description
James Lee Court
690 15th Street, Oakland, CA 94612
Contact Lekisha Sweet, Director
(510) 893-7601, Due to high call volume, you may hear a message.
Email: jlc@cpmcorp.org
Office Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday
1 Bdrm Apt – Rent 30% of Income.
3 Bdrm Apt – Rent 30% of Income.
Deposit $250 or one month’s rent, minimal deposit $250.
APPLY ONLINE or DOWNLOAD APPLICATION at https://housing.acgov.org/listings
WAITLIST OPEN APRIL 11, 2025 – APRIL 25, 2025 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
or PICK UP APPLICATION at 690 15th Street, Oakland, CA 94612.
James Lee Court is a twenty-six unit housing complex in North Oakland. Common areas include an open court area, gated parking, laundry facilities, a community room, and support services. Accessible units are available for individuals with mobility impairments. Other accessibility modifications may also be requested. Unit Amenities: Wall Heater, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove. Property Amenities: On-Site Laundry Facility, Community Room, Resident Services, Parking Garage, Gated Community, Close to Freeway, Elevator.
Pre-applications will be accepted only for vacant Project-Based Voucher (Section 8) units
subsidized by Oakland Housing Authority (OHA). A randomized lottery will determine the
order of the waitlist.
Available units are one-bedroom and three-bedroom units. All units are subject to OHA’s
occupancy standards. All units are restricted to 50% Area Median Income. Maximum
income limits apply. Income limits are based on household size.
- Inquire regarding utilities paid.
- 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.
- Inquire regarding cosigner.
- No Evictions. No negative rental history.
- Inquire regarding Rental/Deposit Assistance Program.
- Near Public Transportation.
- No Smoking Policy.
- No Pet Policy.