8 Affordable Co-op Apartments available in Berkeley

The Bay Area Community Land Trust (BACLT) and McGee Avenue Baptist Church are delighted to announce the availability of 8 newly renovated apartments at the Stuart Street Co-Op Apartments, with rents affordable for households earning less than 80% of Area Median Income (AMI). 

Be part of the first group of residents to form a new Affordable Housing Co-op in Berkeley! BACLT will provide educational sessions throughout the two-year Co-op formation process as the 8 resident households learn how to become Co-op owners and managers.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

1.  Attend an Open House (Optional): 1638 Stuart Street, Berkeley, CA 94703
Saturday, June 11 2:00pm – 4:00pm (face masks required)
Monday, June 13 5:30pm – 7:30pm (face masks required)
2.  Attend an Orientation Session (Required): All interested applicants must attend a 1-hour Orientation Session before they can receive an application. People needing a special accommodation for translation, visual or hearing assistance can send a request to: vacancy@bayareaclt.org. The Orientation will be as follows:

• Thursday, 6/16 5:30pm – 7:00pm via Zoom
  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/360574727717
• Saturday, 6/18 3:00pm – 4:30pm at McGee Ave Baptist Church
  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/363303670057
• Monday, 6/20 5:30pm – 7:00pm via Zoom
  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/363297652057

3.  Applications must be submitted by 5pm on Friday, 6/24/22.
4.  Applications will be selected and ranked by Lottery on Wednesday, 6/29/22.


Minimum Income Requirement 2X the rent.  Maximum Income Limit:  1 Person $74,200;   2 People $84,800;   3 People $95,400.   Wheelchair Accessible.  Unit includes: 1 Bath, Stove, Refrigerator, Laundry Room Onsite, Street Parking Only.  There is also street parking at curbside painted blue in front of apartment.

• Rent includes Water/Sewer and Garbage/Recycling; Electric is not included.
• Credit Check Required.  No Fee for Credit Check.
• Section 8 Welcome.
• All subsidies must be considered by all types of housing except for Section 8 Project-Based properties.  https://www.dfeh.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2020/02/SourceofIncomeFAQ_ENG.pdf
• Inquire regarding the acceptance of Cosigners.
• May work with previous evictions on a case by case basis.
• Near Public Transportation, Schools and Shops.  Walking distance to Sacramento Street, MLK JR Way, several parks.
• Service Animal accepted.
• Smoke-Free Building.