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Berkeley Housing Authority

Name: Berkeley Housing Authority
Address: 1947 Center St, Berkeley, CA, 94704, US
Telephone: 5109815470

1947 Center St, Berkeley, CA, 94704

Information verified May 8, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 11 hr ago

About This Property

Berkeley Housing Authority operates 2,066 units of public housing in Berkeley, CA. Both the public housing and Section 8 waitlists are currently closed. The authority provides affordable rental options for eligible households in Alameda County.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Closed

The waiting list for the University Neighborhood Apartments Senior Public Housing (studio and one-bedroom units) is closed; when previously open, 100 applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery.

Last verified February 8, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

Opened July 19, 2022

Closed July 26, 2022

Apply: Multiple

The waitlist pre-application was for a random draw of 2,000 applicants, open to non-Berkeley residents, with eligibility including at least one U.S. citizen or eligible immigrant, and meeting income restrictions; individuals subject to lifetime sex offender registration or convicted of manufacturing methamphetamine were not eligible.

Last verified February 17, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated May 8, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

2066

Fair Market Rent - Alameda County, CA

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$1,825
1 Bedroom	$2,131
2 Bedroom	$2,590
3 Bedroom	$3,342
4 Bedroom	$3,954

Income Limits - Alameda County, CA

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $28,800
Very Low (50%): $47,950
Low (80%): $76,750

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $32,900
Very Low (50%): $54,800
Low (80%): $87,700

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $37,000
Very Low (50%): $61,650
Low (80%): $98,650

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $41,100
Very Low (50%): $68,500
Low (80%): $109,600

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,400
Very Low (50%): $74,000
Low (80%): $118,400

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $47,700
Very Low (50%): $79,500
Low (80%): $127,150

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $51,000
Very Low (50%): $84,950
Low (80%): $135,950

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $54,300
Very Low (50%): $90,450
Low (80%): $144,700

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$28,800	$47,950	$76,750
2 Persons	$32,900	$54,800	$87,700
3 Persons	$37,000	$61,650	$98,650
4 Persons	$41,100	$68,500	$109,600
5 Persons	$44,400	$74,000	$118,400
6 Persons	$47,700	$79,500	$127,150
7 Persons	$51,000	$84,950	$135,950
8 Persons	$54,300	$90,450	$144,700

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Berkeley, CA?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Alameda County, CA is: $1825 (Studio), $2131 (1BR), $2590 (2BR), $3342 (3BR), $3954 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Berkeley Housing Authority is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Berkeley Housing Authority have?+

Berkeley Housing Authority has a total of 2066 housing units.

Is there a waitlist for Berkeley Housing Authority?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Closed. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Closed. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Alameda County, CA?+

For a 4-person household in Alameda County, CA, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $41,100, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $68,500, Low Income (80% AMI): $109,600. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

How do I apply for housing at Berkeley Housing Authority?+

Berkeley Housing Authority is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 5109815470, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

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