El Cerrito, CA Low Income Housing

Types of Low Income Housing in El Cerrito, CA

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in El Cerrito, 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.

HUD Fair Market Rent For El Cerrito, California - Contra Costa County

Studio Apartments $1,825

One Bedroom Apartments $2,131

Two Bedroom Apartments $2,590

Three Bedroom Apartments $3,342

List of Low Income Housing in or near El Cerrito, CA

Ohlone Gardens - El Cerrito

6431 Portola Dr
El Cerrito, CA - 94530
(510) 526-4000
Ohlone Gardensoffers 57 low income two bedroom units. This is a Low Income Housing community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. *Given the demand for low income housing, there may be a waiting list. If this listing is incorrect, please contact us using the form below.* ...see full details
Contra Costa County

Idaho Apartments - El Cerrito - El Cerrito

10203 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, CA - 94530
(510) 559-9321
Idaho Apartments offers 28 low income units. This is a Low Income Housing community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. *Given the demand for low income housing, there may be a waiting list. If this listing is incorrect, please contact us using the form below.* ...see full details
Contra Costa County

Eskaton Hazel Shirley Manor Affordable Apartments - El Cerrito

11025 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, CA - 94530
(510) 232-3430
Eskaton Hazel Shirley Manor is located in El Cerrito, just minutes from Interstate 80. Conveniently located in the Bay area, El Cerrito is approximately 20 minutes from San Francisco and 10 minutes from Berkeley. Public transportation, shopping, the El Cerrito Senior Center and the post office are located nearby. Eskaton Hazel Shirley Manor offers affordable housing to seniors aged 62 years or older. Accessible units are available to applicants who are 18 years of age or older and requi...see full details
Contra Costa County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

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