University Avenue Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 Berkeley, CA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

University Avenue Homes is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Berkeley, CA with 74 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

74
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address1040 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units74
Placed in service2013

How to apply at University Avenue Homes

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 1040 University Ave, Berkeley; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

Other subsidized housing in Berkeley

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Allston House LIHTCBerkeley0.8 km
University Avenue Co PB Section 8Berkeley0.8 km
University Avenue Cooperative Housing LIHTCPB Section 8Berkeley0.8 km
University Avenue Cooperative Housing LIHTCBerkeley0.8 km
Sacramento Senior Homes LIHTCBerkeley1.4 km
Bfhp Hope Center Permanent Supportive Housing LIHTCPB Section 8Berkeley1.7 km
Savo Island Cooperative Homes PB Section 8Berkeley2 km
Lawrence F Moore Manor PB Section 8Berkeley2 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does University Avenue Homes have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. 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 University Avenue Homes?
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 University Avenue Homes?
Contact the management office at 1040 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.