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.
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