Rose of Sharon
Oakland, CA - 94606

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Rose of Sharon

1600 Lakeshore Avenue
Oakland, CA - 94606
(510) 832-6090


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Median apartment rental rate in this zip code: $1,299
Population in zip code: 38,220
Media age of those living in this zip code: 36.6
Media household income of those living in this zip code: $56,129
Average home value in this zip code: $544,017


Rose of Sharon is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Rose of Sharon for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications.



Tips Before Applying for Low Income Housing
  • 1. Research all of the different low-income housing programs available in your area. There are a variety of federal, state, and local programs that offer low-income housing assistance. Each program has its own eligibility requirements and application process, so it is important to do your research to find the program that is right for you.
  • 2. Get all of your documentation in order: When you apply for low income housing, you will need to provide documentation of your income, assets, and household composition. This documentation may include tax returns, pay stubs, bank statements, and birth certificates.
  • 3. Be careful and accurate on all information provided: Any false or misleading information on your application will most likely result in your disqualification.
  • 4. Waiting Lists: The waiting lists for most, if not all low-income housing programs is long. Do not limit yourself to only apply to one apartment location.

Qualifications: Do you qualify to live here?
To qualify for low income housing in California, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.



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  • If you know the apartment costs, let us know.

    • Wednesday, January 15, 2020

      User Response: Tax Credit and Section 8 Property; Income Limits Apply.

  • Are these apartments low income, sliding scale income based?

  • Do you know any waiting list details? Let us know..

    • Wednesday, January 15, 2020

      User Response: Tax Credit units are available. Section 8 has a lengthy wait-list.

  • Are these apartments safe? Please let us know details.

    • Wednesday, January 15, 2020

      User Response: Rose of Sharon Home is senior and/or disabled community located in a gated community.

  • Are Pets allowed? Please let us know any details.

    • Wednesday, January 15, 2020

      User Response: Pets are allowed; restrictions apply.

  • Which utilities are included in the rent?

    • Wednesday, January 15, 2020

      User Response: All utilities are included in the rent.

  • Are you familiar with this location? What is your opinion of it?

    • Wednesday, January 15, 2020

      User Response: Located in Oakland, California and a 20 minute drive over the Bay Bridge from San Francisco, Rose of Sharon is a short commute from the ocean, city, and redwood forests. Oakland is full of recreational areas such as Oakland Redwood Regional Park and Joaquin Miller Park. From Rose of Sharon you can find stunning views of Lake Merritt, which is right smack in the middle of downtown Oakland. Music at



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Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2023
Persons In Family Household Poverty Guideline
For Households with more than 8 persons, add $4,480 for each additional person.
1 $14,580
2 $19,720
3 $24,860
4 $30,000
5 $35,140
6 $40,280
7 $45,420
8 $50,560

*Alaska and Hawaii have different rates for HUD federal poverty guidelines.
These numbers above represent 100% of the Federal Poverty Rate. In order to get in some apartments the 100% rate changes to things like 200%. In these cases, you will only need to multiply the rate in each category by 2.


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