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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Berkeley, CA

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Alameda County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in Berkeley, CA.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Alameda County, CA$155,700Very Low Income (50%)$54,500$62,300$70,100$77,850$84,100
Extremely Low Income (30%)$32,700$37,400$42,050$46,700$50,450
Low Income (80%) $84,600$96,650$108,750$120,800$130,500

Alameda County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Alameda County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Alameda County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Oakland Housing Authority

1619 Harrison Street
Oakland, CA - 94612
Alameda County
Website: http://www.oakha.org/
Phone Number: (510)874-1500

Berkeley Housing Authority

1947 Center St
Berkeley, CA - 94703
Alameda County
Website: https://bha.berkeleyca.gov/
Phone Number: (510) 981-5470

Alameda County Housing Authority

701 Atlantic Avenue
Alameda, CA - 94501
Alameda County
Website: https://www.haca.net/
Phone Number: (510) 747-4300

Housing Authority of the City of Pleasanton

123 Main Street
Pleasanton, CA - 94566
Alameda County
Website: https://www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/resident/housing/default.asp
Phone Number: (925) 931-5002

Livermore Housing Authority

3203 Leahy Way
Livermore, CA - 94550
Alameda County
Website: https://livermoreha.org
Phone Number: (925) 447-3600

Housing Authority of the County of Alameda

22941 Atherton St
Hayward, CA - 94541
Alameda County
Website: https://www.haca.net/
Phone Number: (510) 538-8876

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Berkeley, CA

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Berkeley, CA. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Berkeley, CA Alameda County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$1825Estimated $547.50 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$2131Estimated $639.30 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$2590Estimated $777.00 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$3342Estimated $1,002.60 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Berkeley, CA

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Berkeley 75 Housing Partners Lp

1404 Mlk Jr Way
Berkeley, CA - 94709
Total Apartment Units: 74

Helios Corner

1530 University Ave
Berkeley, CA - 94703
Total Apartment Units: 79

Strawberry Creek Lodge

1320 Addison St
Berkeley, CA - 94702
Total Apartment Units: 115

University Avenue Cooperative Housing (site A)

1471 Addison St
Berkeley, CA - 94702
Total Apartment Units: 47

Adeline Street Property

2918 Adeline St
Berkeley, CA - 94703
Total Apartment Units: 6
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 6

Durkee Lofts

800 Heinz Ave
Berkeley, CA - 94710
Total Apartment Units: 17
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 17
Years In Service Since: 1989

William Byron Rumford Plaza

3017 Stanton St
Berkeley, CA - 94702
Total Apartment Units: 43
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 43
Years In Service Since: 1991
Family Apartments: YES

Lorin Plaza Station

3253 Adeline St
Berkeley, CA - 94703
Total Apartment Units: 14
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 14
1 Bedroom apartments 4
2 Bedroom apartments 8
3 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 1993
Family Apartments: YES

Shattuck Senior Homes

2425 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA - 94704
Total Apartment Units: 26
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 26
Years In Service Since: 1998
Family Apartments: YES

Adeline Street Apartments

3224 Adeline St
Berkeley, CA - 94703
Total Apartment Units: 19
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 19
1 Bedroom apartments 10
2 Bedroom apartments 6
3 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2002
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Oceanview Garden Apartments

1715 Fifth St
Berkeley, CA - 94710
Total Apartment Units: 62
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 62
1 Bedroom apartments 18
2 Bedroom apartments 32
3 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2004

Harriet Tubman Terrace Apartments

2870 Adeline St
Berkeley, CA - 94703
Total Apartment Units: 91
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 91
1 Bedroom apartments 42
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

University Neighborhood Apartments

1719 University Ave
Berkeley, CA - 94703
Total Apartment Units: 27
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 27
1 Bedroom apartments 4
2 Bedroom apartments 15
3 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Sacramento Senior Homes

2517 Sacramento St
Berkeley, CA - 94702
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
1 Bedroom apartments 21
2 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Allston House

2121 Seventh St
Berkeley, CA - 94710
Total Apartment Units: 47
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 47
1 Bedroom apartments 5
2 Bedroom apartments 30
3 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Ashby Lofts

2919 Ninth St
Berkeley, CA - 94710
Total Apartment Units: 55
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 55
1 Bedroom apartments 18
2 Bedroom apartments 24
3 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2007

University Avenue Senior Housing

1531 University Ave
Berkeley, CA - 94703
Total Apartment Units: 80
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 80
1 Bedroom apartments 73
2 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Oxford Plaza

2175 Kittredge St
Berkeley, CA - 94704
Total Apartment Units: 97
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 97
1 Bedroom apartments 21
2 Bedroom apartments 23
3 Bedroom apartments 29
Years In Service Since: 2009
Family Apartments: YES

Amistad House

2050 Delaware St
Berkeley, CA - 94709
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
1 Bedroom apartments 59
Years In Service Since: 2010
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Harmon Gardens

3240 Sacramento St
Berkeley, CA - 94702
Total Apartment Units: 16
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 16
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Erna P Harris Court Apartments

1330 University Ave
Berkeley, CA - 94702
Total Apartment Units: 35
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 35
1 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

University Avenue Homes

1040 University Ave
Berkeley, CA - 94710
Total Apartment Units: 74
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 74
Years In Service Since: 2013
Accepts Homeless: YES

Berkeley Scattered Site Housing

1107 Francisco St.
Berkeley, CA - 94702
Total Apartment Units: 75
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 75
2 Bedroom apartments 4
3 Bedroom apartments 43
4 Bedroom apartments 28
Years In Service Since: 2014
Family Apartments: YES

University Avenue Cooperative Housing

1471 Addison Street
Berkeley, CA - 94702
Total Apartment Units: 47
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 47
1 Bedroom apartments 15
2 Bedroom apartments 23
3 Bedroom apartments 9
Years In Service Since: 2014

Strawberry Creek Lodge

1320 Addison Street
Berkeley, CA - 94702
Total Apartment Units: 150
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 150
1 Bedroom apartments 30
Years In Service Since: 2015


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Berkeley, CA

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Alameda County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

University Avenue Co

1471 Addison
Berkeley, CA - 94702
Phone: (510) 843-5937
Total Apartment Units: 47
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Strawberry Creek Lodge

1320 Addison St
Berkeley, CA - 94702
Phone: (510) 841-8330
Total Apartment Units: 150
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously 202/81

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.

Ocean View Garden Apartments

819 Hearst Avenue
Berkeley, CA - 94710
Phone: (510) 981-1182
Total Apartment Units: 62
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Lawrence F Moore Manor

1909 Cedar St
Berkeley, CA - 94709
Phone: (510) 647-0700
Total Apartment Units: 46
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Harriet Tubman Terrace

2870 Adeline St
Berkeley, CA - 94703
Phone: (510)843-0134
Total Apartment Units: 91
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Redwood Gardens

2951 Derby St
Berkeley, CA - 94705
Phone: (510) 593-2831
Total Apartment Units: 169
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Bonita House, Inc.

1910 Hearst St
Berkeley, CA - 94709
Phone: (510) 923-1099
Total Apartment Units: 12
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Amistad House

2050 Delaware St
Berkeley, CA - 94709
Phone: (510) 548-5189
Total Apartment Units: 60
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously 202/81

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.

Savo Island Cooperative Homes

2017 Stuart St
Berkeley, CA - 94703
Phone: (510) 841-4595
Total Apartment Units: 57
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Rosewood Apartments

1617 Russell St
Berkeley, CA - 94703
Phone: (510) 540-0382
Total Apartment Units: 36
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Maggie Kuhn Apartments

1499 Alcatraz Avenue
Berkeley, CA - 94702
Phone: (510) 658-7492
Total Apartment Units: 40
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Dwight Way Apartments

2501 Sacramento Street
Berkeley, CA - 94704
Phone: (510) 665-8436
Total Apartment Units: 16
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Rosevine Apartments

1431-33 Oxford Street
Berkeley, CA - 94709
Phone: (510)665-5659
Total Apartment Units: 10
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Jubilee Senior Homes

2577 San Pablo Avenue
Berkeley, CA - 94704
Phone: 510-981-0774
Total Apartment Units: 28
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in CA?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.