Last Updated: February 20, 2025
Contact Information
Main Contact: Valeska Castaneda-Puerto
Contact Phone: (510) 548-7878 ext. 535
Be aware that most listings for affordable housing have waiting lists. We encourage you to apply to as many as possible so we hope you will check the website once a month for new listings. To obtain an application contact the property manager or go to the property management office.
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- What is Affordable Housing?
- The listing I am interested in has a waitlist. How long are these waitlists, usually?
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- I have an eviction or bad credit on my record. Are there still housing options for me?
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- What is Section 8? How do I get it?
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Building Description
Casa Buenos Amigos
3011 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley
Valeska Castaneda-Puerto
Phone: (510) 548-7878 ext. 535
Email: housing@nclt.org
Restricted 3 bedroom – Resource Num: 91876317
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY JANUARY 27TH AT 5PM
SECTION 8 RENT & SECURITY DEPOSIT: BHA PAYMENT STANDARD
NON-SECTION 8 RENT & SECURITY DEPOSIT AMOUNT: $2,335
All applicants MUST:
- Watch the CLT orientation at bit.ly/NCLT101:
- Submit application:
- Online application link can be found at bit.ly/casa2-app
- Paper applications can be downloaded from bit.ly/casa2-app or mailed to applicant upon request.
- Applications Must Include Attachments:
- A copy of most recent years of federal tax returns.
- 3 recent months of pay-stubs or benefit statements for All household incomes.
- Recent credit reports with credit scores for all adults in the household.
3. Attend the open house:
Friday, January 24th, 2 – 4 pm; Saturday, January 25th, 11 – 1 pm.
Assistance with this application is available by contacting NCLT’s office.
NCLT uses an interpretation service to provide assistance to applicants with limited English proficiency.
- Berkeley Preference: Live or Work in Berkeley
- Household size: 1-3 people in household
Applicants with a 2bd voucher are encouraged to apply
4 Plex. Mix of below-market-rate and project-based voucher units, serving households with Incomes below 60% (AMI). BHA PAYMENT STANDARD. Section 8 Dep. $3,676. Non-Section 8 Dep. $2,103. Wheelchair No. Unit includes: 1 bath w/claw foot tub and shower, gas stove, refrigerator, carpet and hardwood floors, shared backyard, coin-operated laundry facility onsite, parking is on the street Owner pays for yard upkeep.
- All utilities are included in rent.
- Credit Check Fee is $30.
- 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.pdfAccepts cosigner.
- Will not work with previous evictions.
- Will work with Rental/Deposit Assistance Program
- Near Public Transportation and Shops.
- Cat allowed with $250 deposit plus proof of renter’s insurance.
Household size: 2 people, 3 people, 4 people, and 5 people
Max. Income: 60% AMI: $74,760, $84,120, $93,420, and $100,920
Minimum Recommended Income: $76,032