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Pensione Esperanza

598 Columbia Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126

Charities Housing

Availability

Waitlist

Waitlist is open

Applications open

Submit an application for an open slot on the waitlist.

Rent

35% AMI unit

Unit typeMinimum incomeRentAvailability

Studio

$1,924

per month

$1,148

per month

Open waitlist

40% AMI unit

Unit typeMinimum incomeRentAvailability

Studio

$2,215

per month

$1,319

per month

Open waitlist

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

Pick up an application

598 Columbia Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126

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Submit a paper application

Send application by US Mail

598 Columbia Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126

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Charities Housing is not responsible for lost or delayed mail.

Drop off application

598 Columbia Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126

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What to expect

MOVE-IN SPECIAL: We are offering half off first month's rent! Applications will be available at www.charitieshousing.org and at the onsite leasing office. The application acceptance period, pick-up and drop-off locations, application fee, and other relevant information will be published via the marketing materials, flyers, newspaper ads, etc. at application time. What to submit to be placed on the waitlist: Each adult applicant must submit the following: a. Completed application form including signature of each adult applicant b. Signed copy of Tenant Selection Criteria All required fields in the application must be completed or the application will be declined. The required fields will be marked as such on the application. Removed or declined applicants are welcome to re-apply when the waiting list re-opens. Waiting List: Wait list openings will follow the property’s approved Affirmative Marketing Plan.

Contact leasing agent

Vernon McKinnis

Property Manager

Call (408) 920-0247

Due to high call volume you may hear a message.

Email

598 Columbia Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126

Get directions

Office hours

Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Eligibility

Income, occupancy, preferences, and subsidies
  1. 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 size35% AMI unit40% AMI unit

    1

    $51,905

    per year

    $59,320

    per year


  2. 2

    Occupancy

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

    Unit typeOccupancy

    Studio

    1 person


  3. 3

    Rental assistance

    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 use of the subsidy.


  4. 4

    Additional eligibility rules

    Applicants must also qualify under the rules of the building.

    Credit history

    A credit report will be obtained to evaluate financial responsibility. A credit report is a summary of your financial reliability generated by a third-party consumer credit reporting agency or credit bureau. Credit will be rated on a scoring point system. The following criteria will be rated: a. Collections b. Late accounts c. Negative accounts d. Public records and bankruptcy filed within the last 3 years. e. Total negative Tax Liens over $500 will ...

    Rental history

    Two years of rental history will be verified with all applicable landlords. Household family members and/or personal friends are not acceptable landlord references. Two professional character references may be used in lieu of rental history for applicants with no prior rental history. An unlawful detainer report will be processed through the U.D. Registry, Inc. Applicants will be disqualified if they have any evictions filing within the last 7 years. ...

    Criminal background

    A criminal background investigation will be obtained on each applicant. As criminal background checks are done county by county and will be ran for all counties in which the applicant lived, Applicants will be denied for tenancy if they have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor. Refer to Tenant Selection Criteria or Qualification Criteria for details related to the qualification process.

Features

Amenities, unit details and additional fees

Built

1999

Pets policy

No pets allowed. Accommodation animals may be granted to persons with disabilities via a reasonable accommodation request.

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

Community room, common areas with TV, laundry room, and resident services.

Unit amenities

Microwave, refrigerator, wall heating & A/C, electric stovetop

Smoking policy

Non-smoking community.

Additional accessibility

Accessibility features in common areas like lobby – wheelchair ramps, wheelchair accessible bathrooms and elevators.

Unit features and accessibility type

Additional fees

Application fee

$40
per applicant age 18 and over
Due at interview

Deposit

$500

Costs not included

Resident responsible for PG&E, internet and phone. Owner pays for water, trash, and sewage. Residents encouraged to obtain renter's insurance but this is not a requirement. Late rent fee is $35 and returned check fee is $35 additional.

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
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Neighborhood

Delmas Park

Additional information

Required documents and selection criteria

Required documents (Additional Info)

Completed application and government issued IDs, income and asset information.

Important program rules

Applicants must qualify under the LIHTC guidelines. Applicants must adhere to minimum and maximum Income limits. Tenant Selection Criteria applies. Applications for the open waitlist will be accepted on a rolling basis and will be reviewed in the order that it is received.

Special notes

MOVE-IN SPECIAL: Half off first month's rent! Studio with limited kitchen (electric stovetop, fridge, sink, and microwave), community kitchen and common space.

Availability

Waitlist

Waitlist is open

Applications open

Submit an application for an open slot on the waitlist.

How to apply

Pick up an application

598 Columbia Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126

Get directions

Submit a paper application

Send application by US Mail

598 Columbia Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126

Get directions

Charities Housing is not responsible for lost or delayed mail.

Drop off application

598 Columbia Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126

Get directions

What to expect

MOVE-IN SPECIAL: We are offering half off first month's rent! Applications will be available at www.charitieshousing.org and at the onsite leasing office. The application acceptance period, pick-up and drop-off locations, application fee, and other relevant information will be published via the marketing materials, flyers, newspaper ads, etc. at application time. What to submit to be placed on the waitlist: Each adult applicant must submit the following: a. Completed application form including signature of each adult applicant b. Signed copy of Tenant Selection Criteria All required fields in the application must be completed or the application will be declined. The required fields will be marked as such on the application. Removed or declined applicants are welcome to re-apply when the waiting list re-opens. Waiting List: Wait list openings will follow the property’s approved Affirmative Marketing Plan.

Contact leasing agent

Vernon McKinnis

Property Manager

Call (408) 920-0247

Due to high call volume you may hear a message.

Email

598 Columbia Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126

Get directions

Office hours

Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm