City of Berkeley
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Click on the link to see whether or not you were selected in the Waitlist 2022 random draw:  

https://cityofberkeleyhousingauthority.myhousing.com/webapp/lotterychecker 

If an applicant is selected, they can register on the following portal that will allow them access to update any of their information.  Only those applicants who were selected in the lottery will be able to register by clicking on the following link: Login - My Housing

For more information, call the pre-recorded Informational Line at 510-981-5495 

Portability

Berkeley Welcomes Incoming Portable Contracts.  The Berkeley Housing Authority is receiving families with Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers wishing to transfer to the City of Berkeley.

 BHA IS absorbing incoming vouchers effective February 12, 2019.  

Transferring In

  • Families are seen by appointment only on the following days:

    • Tuesday 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM

    • Wednesday 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM

  • All adult household members (18 years and older) must come into the office before the voucher is issued.

  • To make an appointment, please call (510) 981-5484

Required Documents

  • We must have your portability packet at the time of your interview. We will accept it by mail from your current Housing Authority or make an appointment for you to hand-carry it. If you hand-carry it, the original seal must not be broken or tampered with.

  • You must provide: Current proof of income (within 10 days) and valid California identification for all adults (18 years or older.)

Voucher Bedroom Size

  •  Voucher size may change or differ from what you currently have. You will receive one bedroom for the head of household (and spouse) and one additional bedroom for every additional two people.

Transferring Out

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