PUBLIC WAITING LIST

Waitlists for our various housing programs may open several times throughout the year and may remain open for only a short period of time. We encourage you to sign up for our newsletter so you’ll be among the first to know when a waitlist becomes available.

Please note: Each property requires a separate application. Be sure to apply to each property you’re interested in and carefully follow the instructions provided.

Please note: If you are currently on a waiting list, please note that those lists will no longer be active or used once the new lists open. If you are still interested in applying for housing, you will need to reapply when the new waiting lists become available.

Depending on the opening, pre-applications may be:

  • Available and submitted online
  • Downloadable from this website and/or available for pickup at the property site
  • Returned in person or by mail

All requests for reasonable accommodations will be reviewed and considered.

Please be aware that the application process and eligibility requirements vary by property and list opening. Be sure to review each announcement carefully for specific instructions.

Kindly note, we do not accept paper applications in person or at our office. Completed paper applications must be mailed to the following address PO Box 194404 San Francisco, CA 94119. Postmarks will not be accepted. All paper applications must be received by application closing date at 5:00 PM. Any paper applications received after the deadline will not be accepted or included on the waitlist.

Open Application

Clara E Chan Lee

Now accepting waitlist applications until October 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
Paper applications can be picked up at 100 9th Street Oakland CA 94607. Rent and income limit is subject to change. 

Sen Lake (E12)

Now accepting waitlist applications until October 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
Paper applications can be picked up at 100 9th Street Oakland CA 94607. Rent and income limit is subject to change. 

Hismen Hin-Nu Terrace

Now accepting waitlist applications until October 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
Paper applications can be picked up at 100 9th Street Oakland CA 94607. Rent and income limit is subject to change. 

Phoenix Apts

We are still accepting paper applications for the studio units until October 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

Once the waitlist application period closes, applicants will be selected through a lottery to determine their placement on the waitlist. Paper applications can be picked up at 811 Pine Street Oakland CA 94607.

Rent and income limit is subject to change.

GENERAL INFORMATION

EBALDC fills vacant units by selecting applicants from each property’s waiting list. The type of waiting list depends on the property and unit type. EBALDC offers several types of units, including:

🔹 Below Market Rate (BMR) / Affordable Housing Units:
These units offer rents below market rates to make housing affordable for low- and moderate-income households. Income limits and rent caps ensure eligibility and accessibility.

🔹 Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Units

PBV units are subsidized through the Oakland Housing Authority (OHA) or the Housing Authority of Contra Costa County (HACC). Rents are typically set at 30% of the household’s adjusted income according to OHA or HACC guidelines. Each property manages its own site-based PBV waiting list. Important: The rental assistance is tied to the unit, not the tenant. You must live in the specific apartment to receive rent help. If you move out, the assistance stays with the unit.

🔹 Local Housing Assistance Program (LHAP) Units

LHAP units are affordable apartments supported by the Oakland Housing Authority to help low-income households find stable housing. Like PBV units, rental assistance is connected to the unit itself, not the tenant. Important: You must live in the specific apartment to receive assistance. If you move, the subsidy stays with the unit.

🔹 Units Available Through Special Program Referrals

EBALDC reserves certain units for applicants referred through supportive housing programs, including:

  • MHSA – Mental Health Services Act
  • HOPWA – Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS
  • VASH – Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing
  • Homeless Programs – For individuals and families experiencing homelessness

📌 Note: Applicants must be referred by their program case manager or a participating agency. Please check eligibility directly with your service provider.

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FAIR HOUSING STATEMENT

EBALDC is an equal opportunity housing provider and complies with the Fair Chance Access to Housing Ordinance (No. 13581 C.M.S.).

We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, source of income, housing assistance, family status, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. EBALDC does not discriminate against survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault or stalking.

Rental assistance, including Section 8, is welcome—all applicants must meet standard eligibility requirements.