Last Updated: December 19, 2022
Contact Information
Main Contact: Margaret Breland Leasing Office
Contact Phone: (510) 665-5659
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Margaret Breland Apartments
Resources for Community Development (RCD)
2577 San Pablo Avenue Berkeley, CA 94702
Building Description
Subsidized housing for Seniors 62+. All units are project based Section 8. No Min. Income Requirement. Max Income Limit of 50% AMI: 1 Person: $50,000; 2 Persons: $57,150; 3 Persons: $64,300. Wheelchair accessible. WAIT LIST OPEN. Pre-Applications can be submitted online at http://Housing.acgov.org. All applications must be received by December 23, 2022. If you have any questions or for reasonable accommodation, or language services, please contact by email: margaret@jsco.net or call (510) 655-5659.
Requires a deposit of 1X the amount of rent. Unit includes: 1 Bath, Electric Stove, Disposal, Refrigerator, Underground Parking. Amenities: On-Site Property Management, Community Room with Kitchenette, TV, and space for residents' use. High-Speed Internet Computers available for residents' use and On-Site Laundry Room. Total of 28 units.
Requires a deposit of 1X the amount of rent. Unit includes: 1 Bath, Electric Stove, Disposal, Refrigerator, Underground Parking. Amenities: On-Site Property Management, Community Room with Kitchenette, TV, and space for residents' use. High-Speed Internet Computers available for residents' use and On-Site Laundry Room. Total of 28 units.
- Garbage, Water, Sewage and Gas are Paid. Tenant pays Electric and Cable.
- Credit Check Required - No fee.
- 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.
- Does not accept cosigner.
- No Evictions.
- Will work with Deposit Assistance Program.
- Near Public Transportation, independence, retail and restaurants.
- Pets allowed. Pet Deposit is $100.
UNIT DETAILS
MIN INCOME
RENT
Unit Description
1 Bdrm Apt - Rent 30% of Income. Deposit 1X the rent. Subsidized housing for Seniors 62+. All units are project based Section 8. No Min. Income Requirement. Max Income Limit of 50% AMI: 1 Person: $50,000; 2 Persons: $57,150; 3 Persons: $64,300. Wheelchair accessible. WAIT LIST OPEN. Pre-Applications can be submitted online at http://Housing.acgov.org. All applications must be received by December 23, 2022. If you have any questions or for reasonable accommodation, or language services, please contact by email: margaret@jsco.net or call (510) 655-5659.
Requires a deposit of 1X the amount of rent. Unit includes: 1 Bath, Electric Stove, Disposal, Refrigerator, Underground Parking. Amenities: On-Site Property Management, Community Room with Kitchenette, TV, and space for residents' use. High-Speed Internet Computers available for residents' use and On-Site Laundry Room. Total of 28 units.
Posted: 12/19/2022
Requires a deposit of 1X the amount of rent. Unit includes: 1 Bath, Electric Stove, Disposal, Refrigerator, Underground Parking. Amenities: On-Site Property Management, Community Room with Kitchenette, TV, and space for residents' use. High-Speed Internet Computers available for residents' use and On-Site Laundry Room. Total of 28 units.
- Garbage, Water, Sewage and Gas are Paid. Tenant pays Electric and Cable.
- Credit Check Required - No fee.
- 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.
- Does not accept cosigner.
- No Evictions.
- Will work with Deposit Assistance Program.
- Near Public Transportation, independence, retail and restaurants.
- Pets allowed. Pet Deposit is $100.
Posted: 12/19/2022
Restrictions
Maximum Income Level AMI: 50%
Minimum Income Limit: N/A
Unit Restricted For: Seniors 62+
Family Status Restrictions: Not Restricted
Age Restrictions: Age 62 or Over
Pets Accepted: Cat, Dog
Rent and Fees
Monthly Rent or Percent of Income: 30% of Income
Security Deposit: 1X the amount of rent
Pets Deposit: $100
Accepts Vendor Pay: No
Accepts Section 8 Vouchers: No
Unit Information
Unit Type: Apartment
Number of Bedrooms: 1 Bedroom
Number of Bathrooms: 1
Wheelchair Access: Yes
Appliances Included: Coin Operated W/D, Garbage Disposal, Refridgerator, Stove
Paid Utilities: None
Unit Description
Studio Apt - Rent 30% of Income. Deposit 1X the rent. Subsidized housing for Seniors 62+. All units are project based Section 8. No Min. Income Requirement. Max Income Limit of 50% AMI: 1 Person: $50,000; 2 Persons: $57,150; 3 Persons: $64,300. Wheelchair accessible. WAIT LIST OPEN. Pre-Applications can be submitted online at http://Housing.acgov.org. All applications must be received by December 23, 2022. If you have any questions or for reasonable accommodation, or language services, please contact by email: margaret@jsco.net or call (510) 655-5659. Requires a deposit of 1X the amount of rent. Unit includes: 1 Bath, Electric Stove, Disposal, Refrigerator, Underground Parking. Amenities: On-Site Property Management, Community Room with Kitchenette, TV, and space for residents' use. High-Speed Internet Computers available for residents' use and On-Site Laundry Room. Total of 28 units.
Posted: 12/19/2022
- Garbage, Water, Sewage and Gas are Paid. Tenant pays Electric and Cable.
- Credit Check Required - No fee.
- 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.
- Does not accept cosigner.
- No Evictions.
- Will work with Deposit Assistance Program.
- Near Public Transportation, independence, retail and restaurants.
- Pets allowed. Pet Deposit is $100.
Posted: 12/19/2022
Restrictions
Maximum Income Level AMI: 50%
Minimum Income Limit: N/A
Unit Restricted For: Seniors 62+
Family Status Restrictions: Not Restricted
Age Restrictions: Age 62 or Over
Pets Accepted: Cat, Dog
Rent and Fees
Monthly Rent or Percent of Income: 30% of Income
Security Deposit: 1X the amount of rent
Pets Deposit: $100
Unit Information
Unit Type: Apartment
Number of Bedrooms: Studio
Number of Bathrooms: 1
Wheelchair Access: Yes
Appliances Included: Coin Operated W/D, Garbage Disposal, Refridgerator, Stove
Paid Utilities: None