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What’s new in Alameda Housing? To learn more about current information and news regarding Alameda housing issues and programs, keep reading!

Shinsei Gardens Apartments:

Resources for Community Development, a non-profit housing developer, in partnership with the City of Alameda, Operation Dignity and Alameda Housing Authority, has developed a new 39-unit affordable apartment complex within the Bayport Community at 401 Wilver "Willie" Stargell Avenue. Construction began in summer 2008 and is now complete. For more information call 510.841.4410, or visit the Breakers Apartments at Bayport located at 459 Neptune Gardens. (01/10)

Two Residential Projects Approved by City of Alameda, Not Yet Under Construction

Two new residential or mixed-use projects have obtained entitlements from the City of Alameda, but are not yet under construction:

  • Alameda Landing, a new mixed-use development, will include 300 new residential units, of which 25% will be affordable. Alameda Landing will be on the 77-acre site of the Navy's former Fleet Industrial Supply Center at the foot of Fifth Street. The project will include 30 acres of housing, 20 acres of office space, 8 acres of open space, 300,000 square feet of retail and a 20,000 square foot health club.
  • Grand Marina Village, a new residential development at the Estuary end of Grand Avenue, will provide 40 new units, of which 25% will be affordable.

Although these three projects have been approved by the City of Alameda, construction has not yet started. (07/08)

Free Home Buyer Workshops
Hundreds of people have taken advantage of the City's Home Buyer Workshop. The workshops cover the complete home buying process including the following topics:

  • Overview of the Home Buying Process
  • Credit & Budgeting
  • Qualifying for a Loan
  • The City's Downpayment Assistance Program
  • The Loan Application/Preapproval Process
  • Selecting a Home
  • Role of the Real Estate Agent
  • Home Maintenance
  • Foreclosure Prevention

Participants interested in attending must register by calling My Home Gateway at (415) 561-5600 ext. 121. You may also register for any local workshop on-line. Click here to register. The next Alameda workshops are scheduled for:

2010 Workshops

  • TBA

(03/10)

Rental Assistance Program Transferred

Due to the retirement of Red Cross-Bay Area Chapter, Executive Director Jim Franz, the city has transferred the management of its rental assistance program to ECHO Housing. Due to funding limitations, the program s offered on a limited basis and may be accessed by calling 888.887.3246 or visit their website, click here. The Red Cross will continue to administer the utility assistance program, and will continue to provide free disaster preparedness kits to low income Alamedans. For more information on the services of the Red Cross, please call 510.814.4200. (03/09)

For housing services page on the City of Alameda website, click here.