Savo Island Cooperative Homes PB Section 8 Berkeley, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Savo Island Cooperative Homes is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Berkeley, CA with 57 units reporting 86% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $723/month on average.
57
total units
86%
occupancy
$723
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2017 Stuart St, Berkeley, CA 94703 Map → |
| Average household income | $30,742/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,847/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 72% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 88% |
| One-bedroom share | 16% |
How to apply at Savo Island Cooperative Homes
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 2017 Stuart 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 (~$723/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Amistad House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Berkeley | 1.1 km |
| Bfhp Hope Center Permanent Supportive Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Berkeley | 1.1 km |
| Sister Thea Bowman Manor PB Section 8 | Oakland | 1.4 km |
| University Avenue Co PB Section 8 | Berkeley | 1.4 km |
| Ashby Lofts LIHTC | Berkeley | 2 km |
| Strawberry Creek Lodge LIHTCPB Section 8 | Berkeley | 2 km |
| Sojourner Truth Manor PB Section 8 | Oakland | 2.2 km |
| Keller Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oakland | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Savo Island Cooperative Homes have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Savo Island Cooperative Homes?
Residents report average rents near $723/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 Savo Island Cooperative Homes?
Contact the management office at 2017 Stuart 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.