Eligibility

Below is basic information related to waitlist eligibility for assistance programs at the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda.

Are there any wait lists currently open at AHA?

No.

Where can I find quick reference documents for HCV/PBV programs?   

Who can apply to an open waitlist?

Anyone can apply, but the Household must meet some eligibility criteria. One eligibility criterion is determined based on the total annual gross income and family size.

Will I get housing if I submit a wait list application?

Submission of a waitlist application does not guarantee placement on a waitlist, eligibility, or an offer of housing.

Do I need to be a citizen?

No, but at least one person in the household must be a U.S. Citizen or national or fall within specified categories of non-citizens who have eligible immigration status for the household to receive assistance. An applicant household will be required to provide documentation of Citizenship or Immigration Status prior to receiving assistance.

Do I need a social security number to apply to a waitlist?

No, however, if any household members have an assigned Social Security Number, it must be disclosed on the application. If Applicants do not have a Social Security Number, follow the directions on the application.

Does an applicant have to pay to apply to a waitlist?

No! There is no cost to apply to a waitlist and a credit report is not needed to apply.

Please visit the websites below to find more information about affordable housing outside the City of Alameda:

This week, the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda (AHA) issued over 60,000 letters regarding the December 2024 waitlist opening.   Unfortunately, AHA cannot respond to your emails or phone calls. Applicants are advised to closely review any emails and letter(s) sent from AHA.

If you selected multiple wait lists when you applied in December 2024, you may be notified multiple times via written letter for each wait list you applied to.   A lottery for each wait list is performed separately.  So applicants may, for example, be selected for one wait list but not selected for another wait list.   See FAQs for more information.  Please also note that being selected for a wait list does not mean housing is available immediately.

Applicants can log in to the applicant portal here:   The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda Online Portal

Applicants can also read the Frequently Asked Questions here: Wait List Information