City of Berkeley Housing Authority

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Housing Assistance Programs in the City of Berkeley 1. Low Rent Public Housing Program The City of Berkeley Housing Authority manages the Low Rent Public Housing Program, which provides housing assistance to low-income residents. This program is income-based, and its eligibility requirements are set by HUD. 2. Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8 The City of Berkeley Housing Authority also manages the Housing Choice Voucher Program, more commonly known as Section 8. Similar to the Low Rent Public Housing Program, this program is income-based, and eligibility requirements are determined by HUD. Waitlist and Application Procedures 1. Waiting Lists for Vouchers or Rentals Due to the overwhelming need for housing assistance in the area, there may be waiting lists for both vouchers and rentals. At times, these lists may close to new applicants. 2. Contact the Housing Authority If you are in need of housing assistance, we encourage you to contact the City of Berkeley Housing Authority directly. Their office is available Monday - Thursday, from 8:15 am to 4:30 pm. They can provide you with more information about eligibility requirements, availability of assistance or rentals, the status of any waiting lists, and the application procedures. Please note: The rewritten text has been modified to convey the same information as the source text but in a different way.