Program Participant Information

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The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda (AHA) administers housing assistance programs, formerly known as “Section 8”, which includes Housing Choice Voucher Assistance (HCV) and Project-Based Voucher Assistance (PBV).

The main difference between the two programs is that the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV) is tenant-based rental assistance where the assistance moves to units selected by the tenant, while the Project-Based Voucher (PBV) assistance is exclusive to a specific unit at a rental property. Both programs empower low-income families and individuals to live in decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable rental housing.

AHA also operates other affordable assistance programs such as the Single Room Occupancy (SRO), Moderate Rehabilitation (Mod Rehab) program, and the Shelter Plus Care (SPC) program. AHA’s Administrative Plan outlines any differences in how these programs are operated versus the larger HCV and PBV programs. Housing Authority of the City of Alameda housing specialists (caseworkers) meet in person by appointment only with current HCV participants.

Please contact the appropriate Housing Specialist via phone or email to schedule an in-person appointment. AHA encourages HCV participants to complete administrative tasks online via the Tenant Portal. Many functions (submitting documents, etc.) can be completed online via the Tenant Portal:

How does AHA ensure Housing Standards and Quality?

Advocating for and providing quality, affordable, and safe housing is part of the mission for the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda. A vital component of ensuring that affordable housing is decent, safe, and sanitary is to ensure that the housing meets quality standards and requires complying with the Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspection protocol from HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development).

Housing Quality Standards establish the minimum quality criteria necessary for the health and safety of AHA program participants. HQS inspections must be completed each time a participant or applicant rents a new unit and at specified intervals for the duration of the lease on the unit. Also, the unit may be inspected if the landlord or tenant submits a request for a special inspection due to a condition in the unit not meeting HQS.

How to request a special inspection?

Special inspections can be requested through the landlord portal:

Before inspection time comes around, take a look at some common questions many people have about HQS visits by reviewing the information below.

To schedule a special inspection, you can also contact the AHA housing specialist assigned by the last name:

More Housing Program Information:

For more information, please review AHA’s Frequently Asked Questions

For more information, please also review AHA’s Administrative Plan

Information from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD):

For more information about the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, please review HUD’s general HCV information webpage

UPDATE

The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda has opened the housing wait list for Linnet Corner.  To apply, please visit www.linnetcorner.com.   Linnet Corner is a housing community for individuals ages 62 and older.  23 studio apartments will be available to the general public via a lottery.   The application period for Linnet Corner will close on April 18th, 2025 at 11am.

La Autoridad de Vivienda de la Ciudad de Alameda ha abierto la lista de espera de vivienda para Linnet Corner. Para postularse, visite www.linnetcorner.com. Linnet Corner es una comunidad de viviendas para personas de 62 años o más. Habrá 23 apartamentos tipo estudio disponibles para el público en general a través de una lotería. El período de solicitud para Linnet Corner cerrará el 18 de abril de 2025 a las 11 a. m.

Cơ quan Nhà ở Thành phố Alameda đã mở danh sách chờ nhà ở cho Linnet Corner, để nộp đơn, vui lòng truy cập www.linnetcorner.com. Linnet Corner là một cộng đồng nhà ở dành cho những người từ 62 tuổi trở lên. 23 căn hộ studio sẽ được cung cấp cho công chúng thông qua hình thức xổ số. Thời hạn nộp đơn cho Linnet Corner sẽ kết thúc vào ngày 18 tháng 4 năm 2025 lúc 11 giờ sáng.

Binuksan ng Housing Authority ng Lungsod ng Alameda ang listahan ng paghihintay ng pabahay para sa Linnet Corner, upang mag-apply, mangyaring bisitahin ang www.linnetcorner.com.   Ang Linnet Corner ay isang komunidad ng pabahay para sa mga indibidwal na edad 62 at mas matanda.  23 studio apartment ang magiging available sa pangkalahatang publiko sa pamamagitan ng lottery.   Ang panahon ng aplikasyon para sa Linnet Corner ay magsasara sa ika-18 ng Abril, 2025 sa ganap na ika-11 ng umaga.

阿拉米达市住房管理局已开放 Linnet Corner 的住房候补名单,申请请访问 www.linnetcorner.com。Linnet Corner 是一个针对 62 岁及以上人士的住房社区。23 套单间公寓将通过抽签方式向公众开放。
Linnet Corner 的申请期将于 2025 年 4 月 18 日上午 11 点结束。