People at least 18- or 62-years-old can apply for two affordable housing waitlists

Low-income households or individuals must apply by March 20 to potentially qualify for two separate waitlists for two buildings, each with different age restrictions.

If you are at least 18 years old (or a legally emancipated minor), you can apply for the waitlist for the family-friendly Grinnell community in southwest Berkeley. Annual income limits vary by household size. For example, a household of 2-5 people earning a minimum of $45,000 and up to $95,880 would pay $1,875 for a two-bedroom unit.

If you are at least 62 years old, you can also apply for the waitlist for studio apartments in the senior-specific Strawberry Creek Lodge in central Berkeley. Units are reserved at different income levels. At the lowest tier, for example, a 2-person household earning a minimum of $18,648 and a maximum of $35,520 would pay $777 for a studio.

Learn more about rent and income limits and apply on The Grinnell and Strawberry Creek Lodge pages. Submit your application online or postmark your U.S. mail application by 5:00 pm on March 20, 2024.

The City of Berkeley provided critical funding for both properties, whose waitlist and buildings are managed by nonprofit affordable housing developer Satellite Affordable Housing Associates (SAHA). Subscribe to Alameda County and City of Berkeley affordable housing mailing lists to receive notifications for future openings.

The Grinnell: Housing for families and people with special needs

Apply online or download a paper application (English, Español, 中文). You can also pick up a paper application on certain dates and times, at:

1721 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703

• Thursday, March 14, 2024, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Postmark your paper application by March 20, 2024, using postage that will arrive at the manager's office by 5:00 pm on March 27, 2024. Address the envelope to:

Learn more on The Grinnell page or their flyers (English, Español, 中文). For assistance with the application or accommodations based on disability, call (844) 677-0453 or email Grinnell@sahahomes.org before the application deadline.

The Grinnell is a 63-unit affordable housing community for families and people with special needs. A spacious community room and rooftop deck offer opportunities to connect with neighbors. Located on San Pablo Ave near Dwight Way, The Grinnell is near West Berkeley parks, schools, grocery stores, and AC Transit lines 72 and 36.

Strawberry Creek Lodge: Housing to support seniors

If you are at least 62 years old, apply online or download a paper application (English, Español, 中文). You can also pick up a paper application directly from Strawberry Creek Lodge on certain dates and times, at:

1320 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA 94702

• Friday, March 15, 2024, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
• Monday, March 18, 2024, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm

Bring your completed application to the office at one of the dates and times listed above or postmark your paper application by March 20, 2024. Use postage that will arrive at the manager's office by 5:00 pm on March 27, 2024, and address the envelope to:

Learn more on the Strawberry Creek Lodge page or their flyers (English, Español, 中文). For assistance with the application or accommodations based on disability, call (888) 897-3641 or email SCL@sahahomes.org before the application deadline.

Strawberry Creek Lodge is a 150-unit senior community in the heart of Berkeley. Amenities include community, art, and computer rooms, a community library, a laundry facility, and an outdoor patio and garden. Accessible bathrooms, on-site property management, and supportive services enable residents to live independently.

Subscribe to affordable housing email alerts

If you’re interested in learning about all affordable housing opportunities, sign up for two email lists:

• Alameda County’s email list for opportunities countywide
• The City of Berkeley’s affordable housing list for Berkeley-specific opportunities

Apply to one or both waitlists by 5:00 pm on March 20, 2024. Submit separate applications for each: family-friendly The Grinnell and senior community Strawberry Creek Lodge.

Links

• The Grinnell (Satellite Affordable Housing Associates)
  • Apply to The Grinnell waitlist lottery
  • Download paper application: English, Español, 中文
  • Informational Flyer: English, Español, 中文
• Strawberry Creek Lodge (Satellite Affordable Housing Associates)
  • Apply to Strawberry Creek Lodge waitlist lottery
  • Download paper application: English, Español, 中文
  • Informational Flyer: English, Español, 中文
• Affordable Housing Resources (City of Berkeley)
  • Email alerts for affordable housing in Berkeley
  • Email alerts for affordable housing across Alameda County (Alameda County Housing Portal)