Last Updated: May 12, 2023
Contact Information
Main Contact: Bay Area Community Land Trust
Contact Phone: (510) 545-3258
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Building Description
The Bay Area Community Land Trust (BACLT) is delighted to announce the availability of 2 newly-renovated apartments at the Solano Avenue Co-op Apartments, with rents affordable for households earning less than 80% of Area Median Income.
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 13 resident households learn how to become Co-op owners and managers.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
- Attend a BACLT Orientation Session (hosted virtually every third Wednesday at 6pm). Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvde2qrzwtGdDZwBkKF7Zca72cpzHxfvQC
2. Submit an application: After attending an orientation session, we will email you an application. Applications can be submitted to vacancy@bayareaclt.org or postmarked to BACLT PO Box 2652, Berkeley CA, 943.
Minimum Income Requirement 2X the rent.
- Maximum Household Income cannot exceed 80% of Area Median Income:
1 Person Household $80,000
2 People in Household $91,440
3 People in Household $102,880
4 People in Household $114,240
5 People in Household $123,440
Wheelchair Accessible. Unit includes: 1 Bath, Stove, Refrigerator, Laundry Room Onsite, Garage Parking for One Car 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
- No 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.
- Must Be willing to join the new Housing Cooperative and participate in at least one hour per month of voluntary work to form and manage the Co-op.
Unit Description
2 Bdrm Apt – Rent $2,350 – $2,450. Deposit $3,000 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 13 resident households learn how to become Co-op owners and managers.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
- Attend a BACLT Orientation Session (hosted virtually every third Wednesday at 6pm). Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvde2qrzwtGdDZwBkKF7Zca72cpzHxfvQC
2. Submit an application: After attending an orientation session, we will email you an application. Applications can be submitted to vacancy@bayareaclt.org or postmarked to BACLT PO Box 2652, Berkeley CA, 943.
Minimum Income Requirement 2X the rent.
- Maximum Household Income cannot exceed 80% of Area Median Income:
1 Person Household $80,000
2 People in Household $91,440
3 People in Household $102,880
4 People in Household $114,240
5 People in Household $123,440
Wheelchair Accessible. Unit includes: 1 Bath, Stove, Refrigerator, Laundry Room Onsite, Garage Parking for One Car 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
- No 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.
- Must Be willing to join the new Housing Cooperative and participate in at least one hour per month of voluntary work to form and manage the Co-op.
Posted: 05/12/2023
Restrictions
Maximum Income Level AMI: 80%
Minimum Income Limit: 2X
Unit Restricted For: No Restrictions
Family Status Restrictions: Not Restricted
Age Restrictions: Not Restricted
Pets Accepted: None
Rent and Fees
Monthly Rent or Percent of Income: $2,350
Security Deposit: $3,000
Unit Information
Unit Type: Apartment
Number of Bedrooms: 2 Bedroom
Number of Bathrooms: 1
Appliances Included: Refridgerator, Stove, Washer/Dryer
Paid Utilities: None