
20% AMI Unit
Unit Type | Minimum Income | Rent | Availability |
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Studio | $0 per month | 30% Income | 1 unit |
30% AMI Unit
Unit Type | Minimum Income | Rent | Availability |
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1 BR | $0 per month | 30% Income | 1 unit |
2 BR | $0 per month | 30% Income | 1 unit |
50% AMI Unit
Unit Type | Minimum Income | Rent | Availability |
---|---|---|---|
1 BR | $0 per month | 30% Income | 1 unit |
2 BR | $0 per month | 30% Income | 1 unit |
How to Apply
Apply OnlineEligibility
Income, occupancy, preferences, and subsidiesReserved Building
Veteran
All UnitsResidents must meet the Veteran definition of the State’s Veterans Housing and Homeless Prevention Program (VHHP). Additionally, seven (7) apartments are prioritized for Veterans ineligible for VA health care and/or HUD-VASH.Household Maximum Income
For income calculations, household size includes everyone (all ages) living in the unit.Household Size 20% AMI Unit 30% AMI Unit 50% AMI Unit Occupancy
Occupancy limits for this building are based on unit type.Unit Type Occupancy Rental Assistance
The property is subsidized by the Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Program. As a result, Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and other valid rental assistance programs are not accepted by this property.Housing Preferences
Preference holders will be given highest ranking.- 1st
Live/Work in Alameda County
At least one household member lives or works in Alameda County
After all preference holders have been considered, any remaining units will be available to other qualified applicants.
Additional Eligibility Rules
Applicants must also qualify under the rules of the building.Credit History
If you fall into any of the categories below and you believe that there were extenuating circumstances that led to the negative report, you are encouraged to provide us with a Request for Consideration with your application that explains why the circumstance no longer apply to you. If you fall into any of the categories below due to a disability,...MoreRental History
2 years rental history or Homeless verification.
Process
Important dates and contact informationFeatures
Amenities, unit details and additional fees- Neighborhood
- Uptown
- Built
- 2021
- Smoking Policy
- No smoking allowed
- Pets Policy
- Pets allowed
- Property Amenities
- Close to two Veterans Administration (VA) service centers, transit lines, shopping, schools, libraries, and parks.
- Unit Amenities
- On-site property management and resident services, including VA services; car & bicycle parking; com- munity room with kitchen; a smoke-free community
- Services Offered
- On-site resident services as well as VA services support.
- Accessibility
- ADA units available
- Unit Features
Additional Fees
Neighborhood
Location and transportationEmbark Apartments
2126 Martin Luther King Jr. WayOakland, CA 94612
Additional Information
Required documents and selection criteriaRequired Documents
If you are contacted to apply you will need to provide your DD214 or VASH eligibility denial letter, proof of income, proof of assets and proof of identification.
Important Program Rules
All units are VHHP-assisted and must meet the following Veteran definition: “Veteran” means any person who actively served within one or more of the military services of the United States who was called to and released from active duty or active service, for a period of not less than 90 consecutive days or was discharged from the service due to a service-connected disability within that 90-day period. This includes all Veterans regardless of discharge status.
Special Notes
Those apartments supported by Project-Based Vouchers also have preferences from Oakland Housing Authority that will be used to rank qualifying applications. Those preferences are Veterans, Live or Work in Oakland, and Family. Please read these closely in the application.