If you are at least 62 years old, you have until March 13 at 5:00 pm to apply for the waitlist for current and future openings at Helios Corner. Follow guidelines for online, mail, or in-person applications.
Individuals or larger households comprised entirely of people at least 62 years old can apply for a waitlist for the 80-unit Helios Corner, an affordable housing community in Central Berkeley for low-income seniors, including those with special needs.
Eligibility is based on income level and household size and varies by unit. For example, a single individual with an annual income of $30,024 - $51,800 qualifies for a studio unit. Income thresholds are higher for larger households and one- or two-bedroom units.
Apply online and learn more about rent and income limits on the Helios Corner page. Submit your application online or postmark your U.S. mail application by 5:00 pm on March 13, 2024.
The City of Berkeley provided critical funding for Satellite Affordable Housing Associates (SAHA) to build Helios Corner. SAHA, a nonprofit affordable housing developer, manages this Central Berkeley property and its waitlist.
Apply online, by mail, or in person by March 13
In addition to applying online, you can also choose to download a paper application (English, Español, 中文) or pick it up directly from Helios Corner on certain dates and times:
1531 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703
- Thursday, March 7, 2024, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Monday, March 11, 2024, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Bring your completed application to the office at one of the dates and times listed above or postmark your paper applications by March 13, 2024. Use postage that will arrive to the manager's office by 5:00 pm on March 20, 2024 and address the envelope to:
1531 University Ave
ATTN: Manager
Berkeley, CA 94703
Learn more on the Helios Corner page or their flyers (English, Español, 中文).
For assistance with the application or accommodations based on disability, call (844) 714-5760 before the application deadline. You can also email HeliosCorner@sahahomes.org.
All eligible applicants will be added to the waitlist by random lottery. Eligible applicants at the top of the list will fill two 1-bedroom units that are immediately available. Other applicants may be contacted when future openings become available.
Helios Corner: Housing to support seniors
Helios Corner is an 80-unit affordable housing community for low-income seniors, including those with special needs. Onsite property management and supportive services enable residents to live independently while aging.
Centrally located in Berkeley at the corner of University Avenue and Sacramento Street, residents enjoy convenient access to grocery stores, parks, service providers, and public transit. The building is within walking distance of North Berkeley BART station and major AC Transit bus lines.
Helios Corner’s amenities include a laundry room, computer room, community room, library, courtyard, and garden area. Limited off-street parking is subject to a waitlist.
The City of Berkeley Housing Trust Fund program provided funding to build this property, creating affordable housing opportunities for older adults in the Berkeley community.
This waitlist provides an opportunity for permanently affordable housing for seniors 62 and older.
Apply online, download, or pick up an application to submit by mail or in person. Submit online or postmark by 5:00 pm on March 13, 2024.
Links
- Helios Corner (Satellite Affordable Housing Associates)
- 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)
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