Casa de Suenos
BRIDGE Housing Corporation and The Unity Council
Availability
Lottery
Vacant units available
Application due: Oct 30, 2026 at 12:00AM
Applicants will be reviewed in lottery rank order until all vacancies are filled.
27 units
Rent
50% AMI unit
| Unit type | Minimum income | Rent | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $0 per month | 30% of income per month | 3 Vacant units |
1 bed | $0 per month | 30% of income per month | 1 Vacant unit |
3 beds | $0 per month | 30% of income per month | 2 Vacant units |
60% AMI unit
| Unit type | Minimum income | Rent | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
1 bed | $3,360 per month | $1,680 per month | 11 Vacant units |
2 beds | $3,988 per month | $1,994 per month | 5 Vacant units |
3 beds | $4,566 per month | $2,283 per month | 4 Vacant units |
80% AMI unit
| Unit type | Minimum income | Rent | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
2 beds | $5,782 per month | $2,891 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 onlineGet a paper application
Submit a paper application
Send application by US Mail
Applications must be received by the deadline. If sending by U.S. Mail, the application must be received by Oct 29, 2026 at 05:00 PM. BRIDGE Housing Corporation and The Unity Council is not responsible for lost or delayed mail.
Public lottery
What to expect
How to apply
You must apply using the methods listed above.
We will not accept applications sent in any other way.
What happens after the listing closes
Doorway will run a lottery.
The lottery decides the order we review applications.
Applications with local preference selections will be sorted to the top of the list.
Property Management will review your application.
They will check all the information you provided.
They will confirm that you are eligible.
Property Management will verify your information carefully.
If you provide false information, we will remove your application from the waitlist.
If they cannot confirm a housing preference you claimed, you will not receive that preference. You will not be otherwise penalized.
If your application is selected:
You must complete a more detailed application.
You must provide documents to support your information.
Contact leasing agent
Leasing Agent
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Eligibility
- 1
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 size 50% AMI unit 60% AMI unit 80% AMI unit 1
$59,400
per year
$71,280
per year
$95,040
per year
2
$67,900
per year
$81,480
per year
$108,640
per year
3
$76,400
per year
$91,680
per year
$122,240
per year
4
$84,850
per year
$101,820
per year
$135,760
per year
5
$91,650
per year
$109,980
per year
$146,640
per year
6
$98,450
per year
$118,140
per year
$157,520
per year
7
$105,250
per year
$126,300
per year
$168,400
per year
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Occupancy
The limits on unit size can be adjusted if needed as a reasonable accommodation due to disability.
Unit type Occupancy Studio
1-2 people
1 bed
1-3 people
2 beds
2-5 people
3 beds
3-7 people
- 3
Rental assistance
Some units are subsidized by the Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Program. For non-PBV units, Shelter Plus Care Certificates, Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) and other valid rental assistance programs are accepted by this property.
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Housing preferences
Preference holders will be given highest ranking.
- 1
Live/Work in Oakland
You may qualify for this preference if you are an Oakland resident or Oakland worker. Oakland Resident means a household with at least one adult member whose principal place of residence on the date of application is within the City of Oakland. Oakland Worker means a household with at least one adult member who is employed by an employer located within the City of Oakland, owns a business located within the City of Oakland, or participates in an education or job training program located within the City of Oakland. - 2
Neighborhood Residents
Neighborhood Resident means a household with at least one adult member whose principal place of residence on the date of application is either within the Council District where the project is located or within a one mile radius of said project. - 3
Oakland HA PBV Prefs
You may qualify for the Oakland Housing Authority Preferences, if (1) You live and/or work in the City of Oakland at the time of application submission and/or at the time of your application interview for a Project-Based Voucher at this property and can verify your previous residency/employment at the applicant interview; (2) You are a family with two or more persons, you are 62 years of age or older and are applying as a one-person household, or you have a disability and are applying as a one-person household; (3) You are a Veteran or active member of the military who was discharged or released from such service under conditions other than dishonorable; AND/OR (4) Your family meets the McKinney-Vento Act definition of homelessness. Follow the link below to find the McKinney-Vento Act definition of homelessness
After all preference holders have been considered, any remaining units will be available to other qualified applicants.
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Additional eligibility rules
Applicants must also qualify under the rules of the building.
Credit history
Credit History (student loans and medical expenses are excluded). Total unmet credit problems, including government tax liens, within the last three (3) years must not be in excess of $2,500. May not have bankruptcy filed within the last three (3) years. May not have a total of seven (7) or more unmet credit problems of any value within the last three (3) years.Rental history
May not have a judgement against an applicant obtained by the current or previous landlord (no‐fault evictions will not count against applicant) within the last three (3) years. May not have an unmet obligation owed to a previous landlord within the last three (3) years. Applicant must have made timely payments of the last year’s rental payments.
Features
Built
2023
Pets policy
Small pets (under 20 pounds) are allowed in this community. A $500 Pet Deposit and an executed Pet Agreement will be required. Please contact Management if you have a pet.
Property amenities
Community Room with Free Wi-Fi and Kitchen, Community Garden, Computer Lab, Laundry Room, BBQ Area, Picnic Area, Courtyard with Children's Play Area, Secure Bicycle Storage Room, Limited Underground Parking, On-Site Professional Management
Smoking policy
This is a non-smoking property.
Additional accessibility
Lobby and community room are wheelchair accessible. Building has common area accessible bathrooms and elevators.
Unit features and accessibility type
Additional fees
Application fee
Deposit
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.