ACCEPTING APPLICANTS 62 OR OLDER OR HANDICAPPED/DISABLED.
Must be Income Qualified.
Located at 3430 Foothill Blvd, Oakland CA 94601, Casa Velasco Senior Housing is a four-story building with 20 apartments (8 one-bedroom and 12 studios). Casa Velasco is a HUD 202/Section 8 senior housing for very low-income elderly or handicapped/disabled, funded by the U.S Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD).
General requirements:
- The household must be capable of meeting all landlord/lease obligations and program requirements.
- Head of Household/Co-Head or Spouse must be at least 62 years of age; or 18 years of age or older and disabled, requiring accessibility features in a unit.
- The household must meet Income Limits for this area: Currently, they are: one Person $45,700 and two persons $52,200
QUESTIONS? Call (510) 534-6200 or email mgonzalez@unitycouncil.org.
Applications and Frequently Asked Questions:
How do I submit an application? All applicants must fill out The Unity Council Application for Occupancy and the HUD Application Form and submit them no later than July 6th, 2020.
How do I submit an application? There are five ways to submit a completed application to our leasing team, you can:
- Click here to upload your completed application forms.
- Mail your completed forms to 2221 Fruitvale Ave Oakland, CA 94601
- Fax your completed forms to (510) 534-3781
- E-mail your completed forms to casavelasco@unitycouncil.org
- Drop off box your completed forms at Leasing office 2221 Fruitvale Ave Oakland, CA 94601
When and how can I get a paper application?
Paper applications will be available from June 15, 2020, through July 6th, 2020. Monday-Friday from 9:00 A.M. TO 4:00 PM. The application will be available at the Leasing Office at 2221 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland, CA 94601or please call at 510 534-6200 for mailed application.
Casa Velasco Features:
- All units are equipped with energy efficient appliances, including refrigerator, stove.
- All Apartments include full bathroom, lofted ceilings, oversized energy efficient dual paned windows , ceiling fans, heating units, carpets , closet space and some are ADA accessible or adaptable.
- Laundry facility, community room with full kitchen, television, fireplace, internet accessible computer, and outdoor patio area are available on the 4th Floor.
- Social Service Coordinator is available.
- Casa Velasco is conveniently located near public transportation and shopping.
Seniors at Casa Velasco and our other Senior properties enjoy access to the Fruitvale-San Antonio Senior Center for social activities, classes, and events. Transportation is provided to and from the Senior Center free of charge.