Oxford Plaza Apartments
Resources for Community Development
Availability
Waitlist
3000 open waitlist slots
What to expect
Applications submitted by any method other than the methods described below will not be accepted. We will be accepting pre-applications for the waitlist via the Doorway Housing Portal. The pre-application period will be open for 14 days. Once we have closed the pre-applications in the Doorway Housing Portal, we will conduct a lottery to establish the waitlist. The waitlist will be capped at 3,000 applicants. We would notify all the applicants to inform them if they entered into the waitlist or not. Applicants will be contacted by preference (if applicable) rank and/or lottery rank for vacant units, if any.
Contact leasing agent
Tami Byers
Property Manager
Due to high call volume you may hear a message.
Office hours
8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Eligibility
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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
4-7 people
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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 the use of the subsidy.
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Additional eligibility rules
Applicants must also qualify under the rules of the building.
Credit history
Credit (a) Total unmet credit problems (including governmental tax liens) in excess of $5,000. (b) A bankruptcy within the last three years. (c) A total of five unmet credit obligations of any value.
An exception for extraordinary medical and/or student loan expenses may be permitted. An exception for a foreclosure or short sale may be permitted at the discretion of the Owner/Management Agent if prior credit history is acceptable and does not include ...
Rental history
Rental History (a) A judgment against an applicant obtained by the current or previous landlord. (b) An unmet obligation owed to a previous landlord. (c) The applicant failed to make one or more timely payments during the last two year’s rental payments. (d) Negative landlord reference.
Criminal background
Criminal Background Check & Personal History The City of Berkeley Fair Chance Access to Housing Ordinance prohibits criminal background checks.
For the 24 Project-Based Section 8 Voucher (PBV) units, the Berkeley Housing Authority (BHA) will perform criminal and other background checks as mandated under federal and state laws. Findings may result in the applicant not being eligible for the PBV units. Appeals will need to be submitted directly to the Housing Authority.
Features
Built
2008
Pets policy
Pets allowed.
Property amenities
On-site property management; Community room with high-speed internet computers available for resident’s use; an outdoor plaza with a community garden, and an on-site laundry room. Additionally, there are 41 parking spaces for rent (additional fees apply) and free bicycle storage.
Unit amenities
These apartment homes are tastefully appointed and include large floor plans, formaldehyde-free insulation and cabinets, Energy Star appliances, environmentally friendly carpeting and flooring, and radiant heating. ADA units available.
Services offered
Resident Services on-site.
Smoking policy
No smoking allowed
Additional accessibility
Free Wi-fi
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.