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The Harken Apartments

5150 El Camino Real, Los Altos, CA 94022

Prometheus

Applications closed

Availability

First come first serve

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

29 units

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

  • The applications will be sorted by application submission date and time to establish the waitlist.

  • Applications with local preferences selected will be sorted to the top of the waitlist, in order of application date and time submission.

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 verify your eligibility for local preferences, if applicable.

  • You must provide documents to support your information.

Contact leasing agent

Monica Gallardo-Melkesian

Housing Manager | City of Los Altos

Call (650) 947-2646

Due to high call volume you may hear a message.

Email

Eligibility

Income, occupancy, preferences, and subsidies
  1. 1

    Occupancy

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

    Unit typeOccupancy

    1 bed

    1-3 people

    2 beds

    2-5 people


  2. 2

    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.


  3. 3

    Housing preferences

    Preference holders will be given highest ranking.

    1. 1

      Employed in Los Altos

      You may be eligible for this preference if you meet the following criteria: Persons who are regular, full-time staff for School District or Charter School who have been employed by a school that serves Los Altos residents, including the following schools outside City limits: Springer Elementary, Mountain View High, Cupertino Jr. High, Homestead High School, Alta Vista High, and West Valley Elementary, for a period of no less than 12 months prior to the time of application; Persons who are salaried City employees as defined in the City's personnel rules, who have been employed by the City for a period of no less than 12 months prior to the time of application; and/or Persons who are salaried Santa Clara County Fire Department employees who are assigned to the two fire stations located in the city of Los Altos.
    2. 2

      Live or Work Los Altos

      You may qualify for this preference if you meet one or more of the criteria below: Persons who reside in the City at the time of application and who have lived in the City for at least the prior two years; Persons who work in the City at the time of application and have worked in the City for at least two years; and/or Households which are required to relocate their residence as a result of Council action.
    3. 3

      Ties to Los Altos

      You may qualify for this preference if your household meets any of the criteria below: Persons who work in the City at the time of application; Persons who have lived in the City for at least two years and who have moved out of the City within the five years prior to the time of application; and/or Persons whose parents or children live in the City at the time of the application and such persons have lived in the City at some prior time.
    4. 4

      Live/Work Santa Clara County

      You may qualify for this preference if you currently live or work within Santa Clara County.

    After all preference holders have been considered, any remaining units will be available to other qualified applicants.

Features

Amenities, unit details and additional fees

Pets policy

Pets are allowed, up to three pets per household. Breed restriction and additional fees do apply.

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

Pool Fitness Yoga Clubhouse South & North Lobby Pet Spa Tesla EV Chargers Bike Rooms Elevators Gated Wi-Fi in Common Areas Courtyard 24/7 Package Pickup (Hub by Amazon) Keyless / Smartphone-Controlled Access

Services offered

On-site management (Monday-Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday-Sunday 9am-5pm) and 24/7 package pickup from Hub by Amazon.

Smoking policy

No Smoking is allowed.

Additional accessibility

Elevator in building.

Unit features and accessibility type

1 bed 14 units

bath

1

1

1

2 beds 15 units

bath

1

1

1

Additional fees

Application fee

$55
per applicant age 18 and over
Due at interview

Deposit

$500
Deposit will not exceed one month's rent

Costs not included

Parking not included. Parking is available at $100 per space, per month. Renter's insurance: $12 per month. Renters insurance required, or enroll in the damage waiver program.

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
Applications closed

Availability

First come first serve

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

29 units

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

  • The applications will be sorted by application submission date and time to establish the waitlist.

  • Applications with local preferences selected will be sorted to the top of the waitlist, in order of application date and time submission.

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 verify your eligibility for local preferences, if applicable.

  • You must provide documents to support your information.

Contact leasing agent

Monica Gallardo-Melkesian

Housing Manager | City of Los Altos

Call (650) 947-2646

Due to high call volume you may hear a message.

Email