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Clara E. Chan Lee

50 8th Street, Oakland, CA 94612-1517
Seniors 55+

EBALDC

Availability

First come first serve

Vacant units available

Application due: Jan 01, 2027 at 1:00AM

Eligible applicants will be contacted on a first come first serve basis until vacancies are filled.

6 units

Reserved building

Seniors 55+

Rent

50% AMI unit

Unit typeMinimum incomeRentAvailability

1 bed

$3,788

per month

$1,591

per month

5 Vacant units

60% AMI unit

Unit typeMinimum incomeRentAvailability

1 bed

$4,545

per month

$1,909

per month

1 Vacant unit

Disclaimer: The AMI income levels above are for informational purposes only. Please confirm the applicable income and rent limits for your interested unit with the project's owner or property manager. Projects may have multiple schedules and restrictions that affect project rents and income limits.

How to apply

Apply online

Get a paper application

Pick up an application

121 E12th Street , # 200
Oakland, CA 94606

Get directions

Office hours

Monday to Friday 9AM to 5PM. Office closed every second Friday.

Submit a paper application

Send application by US Mail

PO Box 194404
San Francisco, CA 94119

Applications must be received by the deadline. If sending by U.S. Mail, the application must be received by Dec 31, 2026 at 05:00 PM. EBALDC is not responsible for lost or delayed mail.

What to expect

Applicants will be contacted by the property agent in rank order until vacancies are filled. All of the information that you have provided will be verified and your eligibility confirmed. Your application will be removed from the waitlist if you have made any fraudulent statements. If we cannot verify a housing preference that you have claimed, you will not receive the preference but will not be otherwise penalized. Should your application be chosen, be prepared to fill out a more detailed application and provide required supporting documents.

Contact leasing agent

Ingyin Cho

Leasing Specialist

Call (510) 306-1621

Due to high call volume you may hear a message.

Email

121 E12th Street , # 200
Oakland, CA 94606

Get directions

Office hours

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

Eligibility

Income, occupancy, preferences, and subsidies
  1. 1

    Senior building

    Seniors 55+


  2. 2

    Household maximum income

    For income calculations, household size includes everyone (all ages) living in the unit. This information is to help you understand whether you may be eligible for a unit at this property. The “maximum income” listed here does not include possible deductions or exclusions, so you may be eligible even if your household income is somewhat higher than the maximum. If you are selected, you will have to provide specific information about your income at that time.

    Household size50% AMI unit60% AMI unit

    1

    $59,400

    per year

    $71,280

    per year

    2

    $67,900

    per year

    $81,480

    per year


  3. 3

    Occupancy

    The limits on unit size can be adjusted if needed as a reasonable accommodation due to disability.

    Unit typeOccupancy

    1 bed

    1-2 people


  4. 4

    Rental assistance

    Section 8, including Housing Choice Vouchers and other recognized 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 use of the subsidy.


  5. 5

    Additional eligibility rules

    Applicants must also qualify under the rules of the building.

    Credit history

    None

    Rental history

    2 years of landlord history. No outstanding balance with current and previous landlord.

    Criminal background

    No lifetime sex registrant.

Features

Amenities, unit details and additional fees

Built

2026

Pets policy

No pets are allowed. Only service or companion animals.

Service dogs and emotional support animals are not pets and are permitted as required by law. Pets may also be required to be allowed in certain types of housing, such as publicly financed housing developments.

Property amenities

On site laundry and community room

Unit amenities

Stove and refrigerator

Smoking policy

No smoking allowed.

Unit features and accessibility type

Additional fees

Application fee

$26
per applicant age 18 and over
Due at interview

Deposit

$1591 – $1909
Security Deposit is equal to one month rent.

Costs not included

$35 Key Deposit for each set at move in

Fees are not charged for reasonable accommodations needed due to disability, such as emotional support animals. Fees are also not charged for aids and services needed for effective communication due to a disability. With respect to credit checks, applicants receiving government rent subsidies have the option to provide "lawful, verifiable alternative evidence" of their ability to pay rent, instead of relying on their credit history.

Neighborhood

Location and transportation

Additional information

Required documents and selection criteria

Required documents

Income verification dated 120 days within move in date, 3 full months of paystubs, 6 month worth of checking statements (ALL pages), 1 month worth of savings statement (ALL pages)

Important program rules

Eligibility Requirements: • Household must meet occupancy standards • Annual household income must be at or below income limits set by various regulatory agencies • Disabled persons are encouraged to apply; • All requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered 📞 For more information, visit www.ebaldc.org and navigate to “How to Apply” or call our Housing Info Line: (510) 306-1621 HOW TO APPLY: 📍 Visit www.ebaldc.org and navigate to “How to Apply”.

Availability

First come first serve

Vacant units available

Application due: Jan 01, 2027 at 1:00AM

Eligible applicants will be contacted on a first come first serve basis until vacancies are filled.

6 units

Reserved building

Seniors 55+

How to apply

Apply online

Get a paper application

Pick up an application

121 E12th Street , # 200
Oakland, CA 94606

Get directions

Office hours

Monday to Friday 9AM to 5PM. Office closed every second Friday.

Submit a paper application

Send application by US Mail

PO Box 194404
San Francisco, CA 94119

Applications must be received by the deadline. If sending by U.S. Mail, the application must be received by Dec 31, 2026 at 05:00 PM. EBALDC is not responsible for lost or delayed mail.

What to expect

Applicants will be contacted by the property agent in rank order until vacancies are filled. All of the information that you have provided will be verified and your eligibility confirmed. Your application will be removed from the waitlist if you have made any fraudulent statements. If we cannot verify a housing preference that you have claimed, you will not receive the preference but will not be otherwise penalized. Should your application be chosen, be prepared to fill out a more detailed application and provide required supporting documents.

Contact leasing agent

Ingyin Cho

Leasing Specialist

Call (510) 306-1621

Due to high call volume you may hear a message.

Email

121 E12th Street , # 200
Oakland, CA 94606

Get directions

Office hours

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.