Helios Corner LIHTC Berkeley, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Helios Corner is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Berkeley, CA with 80 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
80
total units
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occupancy
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avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1531 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 79 |
| Placed in service | 2007 |
How to apply at Helios Corner
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 1531 University Ave, 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.
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Creek Lodge LIHTCPB Section 8 | Berkeley | 0.8 km |
| Bfhp Hope Center Permanent Supportive Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Berkeley | 0.8 km |
| Sacramento Senior Homes LIHTC | Berkeley | 1.1 km |
| Savo Island Cooperative Homes PB Section 8 | Berkeley | 1.4 km |
| Lawrence F Moore Manor PB Section 8 | Berkeley | 1.4 km |
| Allston House LIHTC | Berkeley | 1.7 km |
| Sister Thea Bowman Manor PB Section 8 | Oakland | 2.2 km |
| Percy Abram, Jr. Senior Apartments §202 Senior | Oakland | 2.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Berkeley
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Helios Corner have?
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 Helios Corner?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Helios Corner?
Contact the management office at 1531 University Ave 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.