University Avenue Co PB Section 8 Berkeley, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
University Avenue Co is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Berkeley, CA with 47 units reporting 83% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $600/month on average.
47
total units
83%
occupancy
$600
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1471 Addison St, Berkeley, CA 94702 Map → |
| Average household income | $24,529/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,672/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 35% |
How to apply at University Avenue Co
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 1471 Addison 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 (~$600/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Amistad House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Berkeley | 0.8 km |
| 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does University Avenue Co 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 University Avenue Co?
Residents report average rents near $600/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 University Avenue Co?
Contact the management office at 1471 Addison 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.