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Hello Launch BMR Applicant!

 

For applicants of the City of Alameda Below Market Rate Rental program, we have created this online form which allows each household to submit their application and upload supporting documents, securely, online. Once you submit your form and documents, they will transfer into our client management system. Please be assured your information is treated as strictly confidential and is never shared beyond Rise Housing and the City of Alameda. 

 

All applications will be reviewed on first complete first serve basis.

 

If you have any questions or concerns or if you are in need of interpretation, please email alameda@risehousing.com or call (415) 301-5448.

 

Thanks!

Rise Housing Team 


Only Moderate-Income Units are Available

Mod Maximum income limits + rents


Non-Discrimination Policy

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Rise Housing, Greystar and the City of Alameda do not discriminate against any persons on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, source of income, genetic information, medical condition, physical disability or mental disability, or any other category protected by law.

Document Checklist

Please review the following to ensure you successfully submit a complete application. The items below are required for all adult household members aged 18 and over.

A. Proof of Identity

  • CA Driver's License/CA Identification Card/Municipal ID

B. Documentation of Income

  • Employment information, including paystubs for the past two (2) months
  • If self-employed, YTD Profit & Loss Statement
  • Gross annual income for each additional income source such as SSI, Pension/Annuity, Gift Income , child/spousal support etc. for the past two (2) months
  • If a household member is NOT earning income, please include a Zero-Income Affidavit (If needed, please request from Rise Housing)

C. Tax Documents

  • Most recent tax year Federal 1040 Tax Return
  • 4506-t Verification of Non-Filing Form
  • Most recent tax year W-2s/1099s
D. Financial Accounts
  • The most recent two (2) consecutive statements for all financial accounts including bank, retirement, stocks/mutual funds, CDs etc.
  • Documentation for any unlabeled deposits on your bank account for over $500


Tip, don't forget to save your progress along the way!

If you are not able to finish filling out the recertification in one sitting, please follow these steps:

  1. Click the "Save my progress and resume later" link at the bottom of any page.
  2. You'll be prompted to submit an email and password.
  3. Afterwards you'll receive an email with a link that can be used later to open the recertification and continue working.
  4. When you return to complete the form, you will need to provide the same email and password. 

Household Information

Below, please provide details for all members of the household that will be residing in the unit, including children, grandparents, or other adults in the household who are full or part time residents. Please note that household composition information is being collected for the purposes of calculating the total number of household members in regards to income eligibility and rental rates.


Primary Household Member
Provide details for the Primary Household Member below. Please note, that this person will be the main point of contact. It is not required that the Primary Household Member be the most significant contributor to the family income.










Household Member #1






Household Member #2






Household Member #3






Household Member #4






Household Member #5






Household Member #6






Household Member #7






Proof of Identity
Please provide one form of legal identification and social security card for every household member aged 18 or over.

Primary Household Member Demographic Information

Rise Housing believes that fair and equal access to affordable housing opportunities is critical to supporting diverse communities where people thrive. To know how we are doing, we need to collect demographic information from our applicants, buyers, and renters. And, we need to collect this information in a way that can be compared with other publicly-available information. The format and choices of the following questions mirror how these questions are asked by the U.S. Census Bureau.  

Please be assured that this information is only used in the aggregate and is not used in any way to determine your household's eligibility for any program offering. By providing this information, you are helping us better understand the reach and impact of our programs in the communities we serve, which in turn leads to more effective affordable housing solutions.


Primary Language
Your answers below help us make the program more accessible to applicants who speak different languages. Your answers will not be used in any way to determine your eligibility for this program.




Household Economic Profile

Please provide accurate information on all household members, aged 18 and over. Income eligibility will be determined based on the gross combined household income and will be verified based on the supporting documentation submitted with this certification. 

Full or Part-time Employment
If employed, provide two (2) months of the most recent consecutive paystubs for all adult household members.



Self-Employment
If self-employed, upload a year-to-date Profit & Loss statement.



Social Security, SSDI, or Pension Income


Child or Spousal Support


Gift Income

Zero-Income Affidavit
Any other income

Tax Information
If you or any household member cannot locate your returns, please contact the IRS to request tax transcripts at (800) 829–1040 or online at  https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript. If you or any household member were NOT required to file taxes for the last tax year, please provide a “Verification of Non-Filing”, which you can request by submitting a Form 4506-T to the IRS. This form is available online at http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506t.pdf or you may request it by contacting the IRS at (800) 829-1040.


Household Financial Account Information & Statements

The information you provide on this page helps determine your eligibility for the financial requirements of the City of Alameda BMR Program.

Please upload statements for all open accounts for all household members aged 18 and over, even if they contain a $0 balance. Assets will be verified based on the supporting documentation submitted with this recertification, so please be sure to provide accurate information.
Bank & Financial Accounts





Deposit Clarifications


Certification of Information





Ready to Submit?

  • All required fields must be filled in before you can submit your paperwork.
  • Any required fields left blank will be highlighted in red when you attempt to submit your recertification. 
  • Once your recertification is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email.

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