Pensione Esperanza

598 Columbia Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126

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Reported policy summary	The City of San José affordable-housing portal listed Pensione Esperanza at 598 Columbia Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 when reviewed September 29, 2026. ACTIVE MARKETING RECORD in the portal snapshot, not a continuously verified vacancy. The portal advertised an open waitlist, not a vacant unit. studio: 0 unit(s) shown in portal table; listed monthly rent $1,148–$1,319; listed minimum monthly income $1,924–$2,215; 227 sq. ft.. Special age or eligibility note: MOVE-IN SPECIAL: Half off first month's rent! Studio with limited kitchen (electric stovetop, fridge, sink, and microwave), community kitchen and common space.. Developer/manager as printed: Charities Housing. Year built as printed: 1999. Reported criminal-background screening: A criminal background investigation will be obtained on each applicant. As criminal background checks are done county by county and will be ran for all counties in which the applicant lived, Applicants will be denied for tenancy if they have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor. Refer to Tenant Selection Criteria or Qualification Criteria for details related to the qualification process.. Reported credit screening: A credit report will be obtained to evaluate financial responsibility. A credit report is a summary of your financial reliability generated by a third-party consumer credit reporting agency or credit bureau. Credit will be rated on a scoring point system. The following criteria will be rated: a. Collections b. Late accounts c. Negative accounts d. Public records and bankruptcy filed within the last 3 years. e. Total negative Tax Liens over $500 will be denied. NOTE: Applicant utility accounts must be current to qualify for a rental unit – NO EXCEPTIONS. Exception may be made for extraordinary unpaid medical expenses, student loans and paid collections. Exceptions may only be approved by the Regional Manager.. Reported rental-history screening: Two years of rental history will be verified with all applicable landlords. Household family members and/or personal friends are not acceptable landlord references. Two professional character references may be used in lieu of rental history for applicants with no prior rental history. An unlawful detainer report will be processed through the U.D. Registry, Inc. Applicants will be disqualified if they have any evictions filing within the last 7 years. Refer to Tenant Selection Criteria or Qualification Criteria for details related to the qualification process.. Program rules: Applicants must qualify under the LIHTC guidelines. Applicants must adhere to minimum and maximum Income limits. Tenant Selection Criteria applies. Applications for the open waitlist will be accepted on a rolling basis and will be reviewed in the order that it is received.. Required documents: Completed application and government issued IDs, income and asset information.. Application fee as printed: 40. Deposit field as printed: 500.00. Property amenities: Community room, common areas with TV, laundry room, and resident services.. Unit amenities: Microwave, refrigerator, wall heating & A/C, electric stovetop. Pet policy: No pets allowed. Accommodation animals may be granted to persons with disabilities via a reasonable accommodation request.. Smoking policy: Non-smoking community.. Listed contact phone: (408) 920-0247. Listed contact email: pensione@charitieshousing.org. Portal details, pricing, eligibility, contacts and applications can change; the portal does not say that a person with a conviction will be approved. Confirm current screening and application instructions directly with the manager before paying a fee. Source: https://housing.sanjoseca.gov/listing/b31f97c9-624f-45d3-a717-4ee0fbb0d4a7/pensione_esperanza_598_columbia_avenue_san_jose_ca; directory: https://housing.sanjoseca.gov/listings.

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Reported policy summary

The City of San José affordable-housing portal listed Pensione Esperanza at 598 Columbia Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 when reviewed September 29, 2026. ACTIVE MARKETING RECORD in the portal snapshot, not a continuously verified vacancy. The portal advertised an open waitlist, not a vacant unit. studio: 0 unit(s) shown in portal table; listed monthly rent $1,148–$1,319; listed minimum monthly income $1,924–$2,215; 227 sq. ft.. Special age or eligibility note: MOVE-IN SPECIAL: Half off first month's rent! Studio with limited kitchen (electric stovetop, fridge, sink, and microwave), community kitchen and common space.. Developer/manager as printed: Charities Housing. Year built as printed: 1999. Reported criminal-background screening: A criminal background investigation will be obtained on each applicant. As criminal background checks are done county by county and will be ran for all counties in which the applicant lived, Applicants will be denied for tenancy if they have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor. Refer to Tenant Selection Criteria or Qualification Criteria for details related to the qualification process.. Reported credit screening: A credit report will be obtained to evaluate financial responsibility. A credit report is a summary of your financial reliability generated by a third-party consumer credit reporting agency or credit bureau. Credit will be rated on a scoring point system. The following criteria will be rated: a. Collections b. Late accounts c. Negative accounts d. Public records and bankruptcy filed within the last 3 years. e. Total negative Tax Liens over $500 will be denied. NOTE: Applicant utility accounts must be current to qualify for a rental unit – NO EXCEPTIONS. Exception may be made for extraordinary unpaid medical expenses, student loans and paid collections. Exceptions may only be approved by the Regional Manager.. Reported rental-history screening: Two years of rental history will be verified with all applicable landlords. Household family members and/or personal friends are not acceptable landlord references. Two professional character references may be used in lieu of rental history for applicants with no prior rental history. An unlawful detainer report will be processed through the U.D. Registry, Inc. Applicants will be disqualified if they have any evictions filing within the last 7 years. Refer to Tenant Selection Criteria or Qualification Criteria for details related to the qualification process.. Program rules: Applicants must qualify under the LIHTC guidelines. Applicants must adhere to minimum and maximum Income limits. Tenant Selection Criteria applies. Applications for the open waitlist will be accepted on a rolling basis and will be reviewed in the order that it is received.. Required documents: Completed application and government issued IDs, income and asset information.. Application fee as printed: 40. Deposit field as printed: 500.00. Property amenities: Community room, common areas with TV, laundry room, and resident services.. Unit amenities: Microwave, refrigerator, wall heating & A/C, electric stovetop. Pet policy: No pets allowed. Accommodation animals may be granted to persons with disabilities via a reasonable accommodation request.. Smoking policy: Non-smoking community.. Listed contact phone: (408) 920-0247. Listed contact email: pensione@charitieshousing.org. Portal details, pricing, eligibility, contacts and applications can change; the portal does not say that a person with a conviction will be approved. Confirm current screening and application instructions directly with the manager before paying a fee. Source: https://housing.sanjoseca.gov/listing/b31f97c9-624f-45d3-a717-4ee0fbb0d4a7/pensione_esperanza_598_columbia_avenue_san_jose_ca; directory: https://housing.sanjoseca.gov/listings.

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