721 Wood St, Oakland, CA 94607
Waiting List Forecast: Likely Short or None
Verified for 2019 by Lorena Bentley, Joshua Cappell| Rent | Beds | Baths | SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call for Rents† | 1 - 4 Beds | 1 Bath | - |
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.
Located in West Oakland within walking distance of the BART station, Marcus Garvey Commons provides 22 family townhomes with individual, private rear patios for all units, small, shared front yards, and an outdoor children’s play area. The apartment homes encircle the development’s common spaces – parking lot, laundry room, community room and kitchen, and outdoor recreation area.
The project was named in honor of Marcus Garvey, who sought to better the economic development of African Americans and coordinated a national “Back to Africa” campaign.
Because Marcus Garvey Commons participates in HUD's HOME program for rental housing and the LIHTC program, at least some of the units in this property are set aside for households earning 60% or less of the AMI and rents are capped at the local FMR and in many cases much lower. For a HOME project of this size, some of the units are set aside for households at or below 50% AMI with a corresponding lower rent cap. As this property appears not to have a project-based subsidy or any other Federal assistance, you likely will have to pay your own rent, albeit, at a lower rent amount thanks to the HOME and LIHTC programs. Since this property participates in the HOME and LIHTC programs, the property is required to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.
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| Unit (Bd/Ba) | Ft2 | Rent |
|---|---|---|
| One Bedroom (1/1) | - | Call for Price† |
| Two Bedroom (2/1) | - | Call for Price† |
| Three Bedroom (3/1) | - | Call for Price† |
| Four Bedroom (4/1) | - | Call for Price† |
| 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.
Does Marcus Garvey Commons have a waiting list?
Marcus Garvey Commons 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 Marcus Garvey Commons?
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 Marcus Garvey Commons?
Marcus Garvey Commons is managed by East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation headquartered in Oakland, CA.
In addition to Marcus Garvey Commons, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Oakland?
In addition to Marcus Garvey Commons, we list 244 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.
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