Empyrean Tower

344 13th St., Oakland, CA 94612

Waiting List Forecast: Likely Short or None

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Rent	Beds	Baths	SqFt
Call for Rents^†	Studio - 1 Bed	1 Bath	-

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Waitlist Forecast

Since this property is a LIHTC property that might not have a project based rental assistance contract, it is likely that it either has no waiting list or the waiting list is shorter than properties with rental assistance. You should contact the property to verify.

Note: Affordable Housing Online has not confirmed the waiting list status directly with the property. This waiting list status forecast is based on our housing experts' knowledge of similar properties. You should always confirm this status directly with the property.

Empyrean Tower is an affordable apartment community offering studio and 1-bedroom units. Some of the amenities offered include bicycle parking, a community room, and on-site laundry.

Dave's Thoughts On Empyrean Tower

This LIHTC property is among the most common types of affordable rental housing in the United States. The LIHTC program only provides subsidies to the building’s owner at construction. No subsidies are provided directly to the residents, but the owner must set rents affordable to low-income renters in the area. Our data suggests Empyrean Tower does not participate in any project-based rent subsidy program. This means you must earn enough to pay the full rent or have your own Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher. For that reason, LIHTC properties tend to have shorter waiting lists or even none at all. LIHTC properties nationwide are required to accept housing vouchers. LIHTC properties were first built in the late 1980's. Because they tend to be newer, these properties are more likely to have larger units, more amenities, and greater tenant service offerings than other affordable housing programs. This property might be right for you if you have a housing voucher or enough income to pay rent, are looking for a high quality property, or need immediate availability. Since this property participates in the LIHTC program, the property is required to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.

~ Dave Layfield, Founder of Affordable Housing Online

Empyrean Tower Amenities

Community Room
On-Site Manager
Close to Public Transportation
Resident Service Coordinator
Bicycle Storage
On-Site Laundry

Units at Empyrean Tower

Unit (Bd/Ba)	Ft²	Rent
Studio (Studio/1)	-	Call for Price^†
One Bedroom (1/1)	-	Call for Price^†

Income Qualification for Empyrean Tower

*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.

AMI*	1 person	2 people	3 people	4 people	5 people	6 people	7 people	8 people
50% AMI for LIHTC Units	$51,800 / year	$59,200 / year	$66,600 / year	$73,950 / year	$79,900 / year	$85,800 / year	$91,700 / year	$97,650 / year
50% AMI for PBRA Units	$51,800 / year	$59,200 / year	$66,600 / year	$73,950 / year	$79,900 / year	$85,800 / year	$91,700 / year	$97,650 / year
60% AMI for LIHTC Units	$62,160 / year	$71,040 / year	$79,920 / year	$88,740 / year	$95,880 / year	$102,960 / year	$110,040 / year	$117,180 / year

*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.

FAQs for Empyrean Tower

Does Empyrean Tower have a waiting list?

Empyrean Tower probably doesn't have a waiting list, and, if it does, the wait times are most likely short. We haven't confirmed if this is the case, so you should contact the property to confirm.

Are rents subsidized at Empyrean Tower?

We believe rents are most likely NOT subsidized at any of the units at this property since our research has not discovered any public housing or rental assistance contracts associated with this property. This means you will most likely have to pay the full rent no matter your income. Note: In some rare instances, some properties may have a small number of units subsidized through state or private programs.

What property management company manges Empyrean Tower?

Empyrean Tower is managed by The John Stewart Company headquartered in San Francisco, California.

In addition to Empyrean Tower, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Oakland?

In addition to Empyrean Tower, we list 170 other affordable properties in Oakland. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 13137 affordable units in Oakland.

When was the Empyrean Tower listing last updated?

Empyrean Tower listing on Affordable Housing Online was last updated on 08/29/2023 by Connor Bailey. Remember, a property's status can change so you should contact the property to confirm.