Emeryville, CA Low Income Housing

Emeryville, CA Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Emeryville, CA

How do I qualify for low income housing in Emeryville, CA?
To qualify for low income housing in California, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Emeryville, CA

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Emeryville, CA, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Emeryville, CA. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Emeryville, California - Alameda County

Studio Apartments $1,969
One Bedroom Apartments $2,405
Two Bedroom Apartments $3,144
Three Bedroom Apartments $3,706

List of Low Income Housing in or near Emeryville, CA

Ambassador Housing - Emeryville - Emeryville

3610 Peralta Street
Emeryville, CA - 94608
(510) 420-1140
69 units3 affordable to very extremely lowincome households 60 affordable to very low incomehouseholds 5 units reserved for very low income;individuals living with HIV/AIDS ...see full details
Alameda County

Bridgecourt Apartments Emeryville - Emeryville

1325 40th Street
Emeryville, CA - 94608
(510) 654-9540
220 units 4% affordable to very low income households 38% affordable to low income households 58% market rate ...see full details
Alameda County

Bay Street Apartments Emeryville - Emeryville

5684 Bay Street
Emeryville, CA - 94608
(510) 652-6400
Rental284 units 227 market rate units  57 very low income units Studios, 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom unit. You can call to see if there are any openings or waiting lists. ...see full details
Alameda County

Avenue 64 Apartments

Avenue 64 Apartments - Emeryville

6399 Christie Avenue
Emeryville, CA - 94608
(510) 654-9601
224 units ]201 market rate units 15 moderate income units, 8 lowincome units Studios, 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom units ...see full details
Alameda County

Emeryvilla Apartments - Emeryville

4320 San Pablo Ave
Emeryville, CA - 94608
(415) 989-1111
Emeryvilla Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Emeryvilla Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Alameda County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Emeryville, CA

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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