Amistad House LIHTCPB Section 8 Berkeley, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Amistad House is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Berkeley, CA with 60 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $430/month on average.
60
total units
97%
occupancy
$430
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 2050 Delaware St, Berkeley, CA 94709 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,754/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,602/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 94% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Amistad House
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 2050 Delaware St, Berkeley; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$430/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Avenue Co PB Section 8 | Berkeley | 0.8 km |
| University Avenue Cooperative Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Berkeley | 0.8 km |
| University Avenue Cooperative Housing LIHTC | Berkeley | 0.8 km |
| Savo Island Cooperative Homes PB Section 8 | Berkeley | 1.1 km |
| Lawrence F Moore Manor PB Section 8 | Berkeley | 1.1 km |
| Sacramento Senior Homes LIHTC | Berkeley | 1.4 km |
| Strawberry Creek Lodge LIHTCPB Section 8 | Berkeley | 1.7 km |
| Sister Thea Bowman Manor PB Section 8 | Oakland | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Amistad House have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Amistad House?
Residents report average rents near $430/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Amistad House?
Contact the management office at 2050 Delaware St in Berkeley. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.