Welcome to the Berkeley Housing Authority site at the City of Berkeley, CA.
Established on December 20, 1966, the Berkeley Housing Authority administers approximately 1,939 subsidized rental-housing units through the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program and the Moderate Rehabilitation SRO program. The Berkeley Housing Authority also owns and manages 75 units of public housing. It is the mission of the Berkeley Housing Authority to enable our clients to become self-sufficient and economically independent through delivery of housing assistance and other related services. Enable elderly and disabled persons to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency, and to live independently within their economic resources. Encourage short-term reliance on housing assistance for able-bodied family members by promoting economic independence and self-sufficiency, participation in education, training or job development activities designed to lead to self-sufficiency in return for the housing assistance. And require personal responsibility for the economic consequences of family decisions. The Housing Authority provides this assistance without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, family status, natinal origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.
Customer Service Feedback Form - Quality Customer Service is an important element of our mission. Please use this form to share information about the services you received from Berkeley Housing Authority. [more...]
Yes, Berkeley? - A great place to live, work and raise a family. Berkeley is a city with a small population and a big reputation. In California alone, there are more than 30 cities bigger than Berkeley. In Alameda County, Berkeley is ranked fourth in population behind Oakland, Fremont, and Hayward. And yet, we are famous around the globe as a center for academic achievement, scientific exploration, free speech and the arts. [more...]
Housing for Homeless Disabled Individuals - BHA operates a small (98 unit) Single Room Occupancy Moderate Rehabilitation Program that offers safe, decent, single room “(SRO)” housing for homeless disabled individuals. The units are located in two propeties: UA Homes located at 1040 University Ave, and Erna P.Harris Courts, located at 1330 University. The interest for Erna P. Harris Courts (1330 University Avenue) currently is open. If you are interested in residing at UA Homes, please contact the John Stewart Company at 510-649-6635 or drop by UA Homes (1040 University Avenue) to add your name to the UA Homes interest list. [more...]
Limited English Speakers - We want to communicate effectively with all of our customers. If you need assistance with languages other than English, please contact Rachel Gonzales-Levine at 510-981-5485 or email rgonzales-levine@ci.berkeley.ca.us. See directory below for specific language help at BHA: [more...]
Partnership with Children’s Hospital - BHA is engaged in partnership with Children’s Hospital. As a result of this new collaboration, BHA makes periodic presentations to interns on assisted housing programs, equipping these new doctors with information they can share with the parents of their patients as they provide medical treatment. The first of many sessions was held in February 2010 and continues to meet on a quarterly basis. We are excited about the opportunity to be a part of the health care solution for our community’s most valuable assets, our children. [more...]
Berkeley Housing Authority - Executive Director: Tia Ingram. TEL: (510) 981-5470. bha@cityofberkeley.info. Office Hours: Mon-Thur 8:15am-4:30 pm (Closed every Fri). Established on December 20, 1966, the Berkeley Housing Authority administers approximately 1,939 subsidized rental-housing units through the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program and the Moderate Rehabilitation SRO program. The Berkeley Housing Authority also owns and manages 75 units of public housing. It is the mission of the Berkeley Housing Authority to enable our clients to become self-sufficient and economically independent through delivery of housing assistance and other related services. Enable elderly and disabled persons to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency, and to live independently within their economic resources. Encourage short-term reliance on housing assistance for able-bodied family members by promoting economic independence and self-sufficiency, participation in education, training or job development activities designed to lead to self-sufficiency in return for the housing assistance. And require personal responsibility for the economic consequences of family decisions. The Housing Authority provides this assistance without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, family status, natinal origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status. [more...]