City of Oakland California

Purpose: Provides grants for accessibility modifications to rental properties.

Status: Unavailable.

Maximum Amount: Existing construction:  $15,000 per unit, or $24,000 per unit w/lift. $24,000 max per property.

Minimum Amount: N/A

New construction: $4,000 per unit or $16,000 max per property

Eligible Applicants: Property owners in Oakland

Location: Property must be located in one of the seven Community Development Districts. See district maps in the CDBG section of this website.

Eligible Properties: No size or type restrictions.

Income: Tenant’s annual family income cannot exceed 80% of the area median income*.  Income of all family members who are 18 years or older must be considered.

Occupancy: Property owner must agree to rent unit(s) made accessible to disabled person(s) for a minimum of five years.

Eligible Uses: Grant funds may only be used for accessibility modifications to accommodate wheelchairs, to install a lift or ramp, and to undertake other related access repairs.

Other Requirements: The property must be in compliance with health and safety codes.

Interest Rate: N/A

Payments/ Term: N/A

Prepayment Penalty: N/A

Security: N/A

Status: Unavailable at this time

Deadline:None

Process: Complete and submit the application, including required documentation to:

City of Oakland

Housing and Community Development

Residential Lending Services

250 Frank H Ogawa Plaza, Ste.5313

Oakland, California 94612

.

Application:

Main Grant Programs Application: Grant Application

AIP-R Rental Properties Addendum Application: Addendum Application

or

Call (510) 238-3909 to request a mailed application.

E-mail:residentiallending@oaklandnet.com