Applications Open For Brand New Low Income Housing In Hayward

HAYWARD, CA — A new residential community of 125 micro studio apartments in Hayward is now taking applications. The deadline to submit an application is June 19.

Called Depot Community Apartments, it is reserved for individuals and two-person households with incomes of between 30 and 60 percent of the Area Medium Income for Alameda County—$31,080 to $62,160 for individuals and $35,520 to $71,040 for two-person households.

Nearly half of the 300-square-foot units are designated for people experiencing homelessness and extremely low-income, and who have been referred through the Alameda County Office of Homeless Care and Coordination Coordinated Entry System.

The community, at 2595 Depot Road, will have on-site management including a resident manager. Amenities include shared laundry facilities, activity and community rooms, outdoor recreation spaces, a basketball court, picnic and barbecue areas, a dog park, and a community garden. It is currently in the final stages of construction.

Residents will be supported with wrap-around services including on-site social workers, case management, and supportive workshops and classes—and the residence is situated next to Cronin House, a state-licensed drug and alcohol rehabilitation center.

The eco-friendly community has solar-power generation, high-efficiency lighting and appliances, and water-conserving landscaping and plumbing fixtures.

The City of Hayward allocated its entire $18 million share of Alameda County Measure A1 affordable housing funds and $6 million in Hayward affordable housing trust funds to help pay for the project.

Fill out an online application, email depotcommunity@jsco.net for more information, or call (510) 665-6277.