Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Berkeley, CA
There are 38 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Berkeley with roughly 1,825 assisted units — including 20 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 27 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $396 to $723 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Berkeley
Section 8 apartments in Berkeley (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Gardens PB Section 8 | 169 | $489 | — |
| Oxford Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 97 | — | — |
| Harriet Tubman Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 91 | $420 | — |
| Bridge Berkeley Way Affordable LIHTCPB Section 8 | 89 | — | — |
| Berkeley Scattered Site Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
| University Avenue Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 74 | — | — |
| Ocean View Garden Apartments PB Section 8 | 62 | $635 | — |
| Amistad House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | $430 | — |
| Savo Island Cooperative Homes PB Section 8 | 57 | $723 | — |
| Bfhp Hope Center Permanent Supportive Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
| Strawberry Creek Lodge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | $429 | — |
| University Avenue Co PB Section 8 | 47 | $600 | — |
| University Avenue Cooperative Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
| Lawrence F Moore Manor PB Section 8 | 46 | $396 | — |
| 1601 Oxford LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Berkeley
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helios Corner LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Berkeley Scattered Site Housing LIHTC | 75 | — | — |
| Oceanview Garden Apts LIHTC | 62 | — | — |
| Ashby Lofts LIHTC | 55 | — | — |
| Allston House LIHTC | 47 | — | — |
| University Avenue Cooperative Housing LIHTC | 47 | — | — |
| William Byron Rumford Plaza LIHTC | 43 | — | — |
| Sacramento Senior Homes LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| University Neighborhood Apts LIHTC | 27 | — | — |
| Shattuck Senior Homes LIHTC | 26 | — | — |
| Adeline Street Apts LIHTC | 19 | — | — |
| Durkee Lofts LIHTC | 17 | — | — |
| Lorin Plaza Station LIHTC | 14 | — | — |
| Adeline Street Property LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Berkeley
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Alameda, CA
- Dublin, CA
- Emeryville, CA
- Fremont, CA
- Hayward, CA
- Livermore, CA
- Newark, CA
- Oakland, CA
- Pleasanton, CA
- San Leandro, CA
- Union City, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.