Merritt Crossing Senior Apartments
Satellite Affordable Housing Associates
Availability
Waitlist
Reserved building
Seniors 62+
This property is reserved for elderly families (families with seniors 62+ of age) that are also homeless.
What to expect
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Satellite Affordable Housing Associates
Property Management
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Office hours
Weekdays during the Waiting List Opening 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Eligibility
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Senior building
Seniors 62+
This property is reserved for elderly families (families with seniors 62+ of age) that are also homeless. - 2
Occupancy
The limits on unit size can be adjusted if needed as a reasonable accommodation due to disability.
Unit type Occupancy 1 bed
1-3 people
2 beds
2-5 people
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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.
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Housing preferences
Preference holders will be given highest ranking.
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Oakland Housing Authority PBV
Of the total apartments available in this listing, several have Project-Based Vouchers (PBVs) for rental subsidy assistance from the Oakland Housing Authority. With that subsidy, tenant households pay 30% of their income as rent. These tenants are required to verify their income annually with the property manager as well as the Oakland Housing Authority. The following preferences are applied to these units: 1. Residency 2. Family 3. Veteran 4. Homeless - 2
Live/Work in Oakland
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. - 3
Oakland Displaced Household
Displaced household means a household in which a least one adult member has been displaced from a housing unit in Oakland as a result of any of the following:City code enforcement activities, if the displacement has occurred within one year prior to the date of application.A City-sponsored or City-assisted development project, if the displacement has occurred within one year prior to the date of application.A no fault eviction from a rental unit in Oakland, if the eviction was completed eight (8) years or less prior to the date of application. For purposes of this paragraph, a no fault eviction means an eviction that is evidenced by an eviction notice from the property owner that does not state cause and that gives the tenant thirty (30) days or longer notice to vacate the unit; a no fault eviction shall include, but not be limited to an eviction as a result of an owner move-in under Municipal Code Subsection 8.22.360.A.8. or 8.22.360.A.9., owner repairs under Municipal Code Subsection 8.22.360.A.10., or owner removal of the unit from the rental market under Municipal Code Subsection 8.22.360.A.11. or Municipal Code Chapter 8.22, Article III, but shall not be limited only to evictions from units that are covered by any of the above laws.
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
NoneRental history
Applicants with an eviction or unlawful detainer judgment date within the last five (5) years will be denied. Stipulations, dismissals, and cases without a final disposition are not a reason for denial. Management will verify residency with current and prior landlords for the past two (2) years. Management is specifically looking at payment history, incidents of damage and/or housekeeping issues, lease violations and eviction proceedings. If a negative ...Criminal background
The City of Oakland’s Fair Chance Access to Housing Ordinance restrict criminal background screening (Ordinance No. 13581 CMS., Oakland Municipal Code Section 8.25; Ordinance No. 7,692-N.S., Berkeley Municipal Code 13.106). Management will review eviction and unlawful detainer records and landlord references to determine applicant suitability. No screening fees will be charged to the applicant. If an applicant is denied due to any of the following ...
Features
Built
2012
Pets policy
Certain pets are allowed. Residents must apply, the animal must be approved, and there is a $200 pet deposit.
Property amenities
On-site Property Management and Supportive Services Community Room, Outdoor Patio, Laundry Facility,Controlled Access Located a few blocks from popular Chinatown andDowntown Oakland Easy access to Lake Merritt BART Station, AC Transit buslines and Oakland Museum
Smoking policy
No smoking in the unit or on the property.
Unit features and accessibility type
Additional fees
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.
Neighborhood
Additional information
Required documents
Important program rules
Households must be Currently Homeless. Head of household, spouse, or cohead of household must be age 62 years or older at the time of application.
Special notes
There are units with Project-Based Section 8 rental assistance where applicants must qualify under the Oakland Housing Authority’s screening criteria. Units are reserved for applicants who are currently homeless.