Available Rentals

Please review the information below for a listing of Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program rental units available in the City of Alameda. This rental information is updated weekly.

DISCLAIMER: Please be informed that this is only a courtesy listing and the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda does not vet or endorse any property or owner on this listing, nor the amount of rent requested. It is fully the responsibility of the applicant to practice due diligence and ensure the legitimacy of any rental posting, prior to submitting an application or providing payment. Therefore, there is no guarantee that the rents listed are either reasonable or approvable, nor any guarantee that the units will pass Housing Quality Standards. Please be informed per state law an application fee for back ground check may not exceed the maximum amount of $59.67 per adult applicant. This listing may not reflect all Section 8 units currently available in the City of Alameda. You are also free to locate available units on your own, outside of AHA’s list.

VOUCHER HOLDERS AND CREDIT DENIALS (SENATE BILL NO. 267)

Information for the applicants:
Applying for Housing? Know Your Rights!
If you receive government subsidy under a voucher program such as Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), landlords cannot:
• Deny you housing for a unit based solely on your ability to pay the entire rent since a portion of the rent is being paid by the voucher program. Instead, landlords are only allowed to assess your ability to pay your portion of the rent. California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA); AND
• Deny you housing for a unit based solely on your credit history without offering you the option to provide lawful, verifiable alternative evidence that you can reasonably pay your portion of the rent (tenant portion). Evidence includes, but is not limited to, government benefit payments, pay records, and bank statements. If you choose to provide this evidence, the landlord must give you reasonable time to provide documentation and must reasonably consider the evidence in lieu of your credit history in determining whether to offer the unit to you. Senate Bill No. 267
If you believe that a landlord has violated these rights, please reach out to your caseworker who can give you a list of references for additional support.

Landlords, please keep the above in mind when screening voucher holders and reach out to your legal counsel with any questions.