Last Updated: March 16, 2023
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1630 Russell Street Berkeley ARCHIVED
Berkeley Housing Authority
1630 Russell Street Berkeley, CA 94703
Building Description
Do Not Give Out Contact Number if person DOES NOT have a Sec. 8 Voucher already for the City of Berkeley. Subsidized Housing for low income families. Credit Check may be required depending on landlord. Income requirement is extremely low income (30% of area median income), or very low income (50% of area median income). Must have a Section 8 Voucher. If voucher is not for City of Berkeley you must contact a Portability Officer at the Housing Authority for your city. Does not accept Vendor Pay. Does not accept cosigner. May work with previous evictions on a case by case basis. Deposit is $1,200 for 1 Bdrm and $1,500 for 2 Bdrm. Does not work with Rental Assistance Program (RAP). Unit includes: 1 bath, stove, refrigerator, Garbage is paid. Near Public Transportation. Pets may be allowed. Not Wheelchair accessible.
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