Affordable Project Based Housing Program

Agency: Berkeley Housing Authority (Bha)

Description

Offers two basic types of housing programs to low income residents of Berkeley. Programs provided include:TENANT-BASED ASSISTANCE OR SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM: Offers rental subsidies for low income households. Participants find their own place to rent, pay around 30% of income toward rent. The Housing Authority will pay the difference directly to the property owner. Provides Section 8 unit listings on website.PUBLIC HOUSING ASSISTANCE: Tied to a specific dwelling. The family who lives there will pay an affordable rent, but if they move, they receive no further rental help. The unit then goes to the next income-eligible family who moves in. The rent paid by families is based on household income.

Sites Offering This Program

Location

Coverage Area

Berkeley — Alameda County

Service Categories

Basic Needs

Housing Authorities
Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing

Contact Information

Phone

510-981-5470

Phone

Email

[email protected]

Website

www.cityofberkeley.info/bha

Hours of Operation

Closed for lunch Noon-1pm and closed on Fridays.

Languages Offered

English

Program Info

Eligibility

Must be Low-income family, elderly (age 62 or over), or disabled who reside in Berkeley

Fees

No fee to apply. Fees for rental units vary according to eligibility criteria.

How to Apply

Visit the website to apply after seeing announcement in newspaper or other media.

Documents Required

None