Addison Court Housing Cooperative: Current Vacancies

Addison Court Housing Cooperative
has 4 Vacancies

We have four vacancies with expected move-in dates between April 1, 2024, and May 1, 2024. Information and deadlines will be posted on this page and updated as we progress through our search. Stay tuned.

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ACHC 2024 Vacancy Announcement

Addison Court Housing Cooperative is a 10-unit Limited Equity Housing Cooperative located in West Berkeley, CA.

Addison Court Housing Cooperative is operated by a Board of Directors. The residents of the coop are the Directors; each of the ten households in the Coop has one vote on the Board. People with skills in landscaping, building maintenance, bookkeeping, meeting facilitation, finance, organizational governance, nonprofit administration, housing project management, community living, and/or familiarity with the history and ideals of the cooperative movement, are a plus. Quiet, courteous, flexible, hardworking, kindly people with a good sense of humor are a must. The units are private, but the walls are thin, and we live and work closely together as neighbors and coworkers to maintain our shared building, grounds, and organization. All Coop members also serve on the governing board of our nonprofit and are responsible for the whole. Please expect to spend a few hours every week on administrative or maintenance duties for the Coop, and to participate in monthly board and committee meetings governed by Robert's Rules. People of color, immigrants and LGBTQ folks are encouraged to apply.

Unit Description:

Our units are one-bedroom, 520 sq ft apartments. They feature a galley-style kitchen, full bathroom with tub and shower, a walk-in hall closet and an additional walk-in closet that can be used in a variety of ways (mini office, library, storage, etc.). The bedrooms fit a Queen-sized bed, two nightstands, and a dresser. The living rooms are long enough to have a seating area and extra space for a small work or dining table.

Each unit also has use of a private 4x8x8 outdoor storage shed, as well as access to a shared shed that houses community tools for home and garden maintenance.

Each unit features its own front and back porches and garden areas that connect to a common walkway. The walkway leads to a larger shared yard with community garden plots, tool shed, clothesline, etc.

There is easy street parking with no permit required. Street sweeping is once per month.

"Our walkability score is 96!"

Neighborhood amenities:

Within 2 Blocks: grocery stores, restaurants and cafes, a post office, a public library and a heated public pool

Within 1/2 Mile: The 4th Street Shopping District; Strawberry Creek Park which has basketball and tennis courts, a playground, cafe, and ample green space; Target; and access to the West Street Multi-use trail.

Within 1 mile: the North Berkeley Bart Station, Berkeley Aquatic Park, The Berkeley Bowl West, and many more restaurants, bars, cafes, and stores.

Application Process

Please read in its entirety the application process and income qualifications before applying.

In order to streamline the application process and cover necessary expenses associated with filling vacancies, we kindly request an application fee of $50.00. Please note that proof of payment will be required at the time of your application. Ensure that your payment is completed before submitting your application. Payment can be made by either personal check or PayPal. If using a check, please make it payable to Addison Court Housing Cooperative, Inc. and mail to the following address:

P.O. Box 2421
Berkeley, CA 94702-0421

For your convenience, we also accept PayPal payments.
Simply follow this link to complete your transaction: PayPal Link
If you are chosen as a probationary member the $50 will be applied to your first MCC payment.

Eligibility

ACHC memberships are available only to households that can document income that is below the maximum for each unit upon initial occupancy. The Coop is on Northern California Land Trust (NCLT) land, and subject to HUD and City of Berkeley guidelines. Our financial eligibility requirements for 2023 applications are listed below. We cannot consider candidates who do not meet the following criteria.

Eligible income rates:

ACHC can accept applications only from households making below the maximum income for each unit. The application will ask for proof of your current year-to-date income and a copy of your previous year's (2023) tax return.

We have 3 vacancies at the 60%-80% AMI level (Tier 3), household income should be within the following ranges (there is some flexibility on the low-end of each bracket, but the maximums are strictly enforced:

Household of 1: $62,130 - $82,840
Household of 2: $70,980 - $94,640
Household of 3: $79,938 - $98,834

We expect another unit coming available mid-April at the 50%-60% AMI level (Tier 2), household income should be within the following ranges (there is some flexibility on the low-end of each bracket, but the maximums are strictly enforced):

Household of 1: $51,800 - $62,129
Household of 2: $59,200 - $70,979
Household of 3: $66,600 - $79,937

Household Size:
Note: Households larger than three are not prohibited from applying and eligible income data is available for larger households. However, please keep in mind that, in the Coop’s experience, the units are comfortable for 1, a bit tight for 2, and a squeeze for 3. Applicant households are strongly encouraged to come to the open house to get a feel for the space!

Buy-In Cost:
Becoming a member requires buying a share in the cooperative. This is similar to a security deposit and, during the probationary period, is identical to a typical security deposit. If you opt to become a member at the end of the probationary period, and are invited to membership, your deposit is converted to a share in the ACHC limited equity cooperative. (The Coop will buy your share back from you when you move out.) The current (2024) value and cost of a share is:

Household of 1 - $4,712
Household of 2 - $5,386
Household of 3 - $6,277

Monthly Carrying Charge (aka Rent):
Our current (2024) Monthly Carrying Charge (MCC), as set by our Board for the 60%-80% AMI level is $1,326 per month for Tier 3. $1097 per month for Tier 2. These are adjusted annually according to the City’s AGA with a minimum 2% annual increase.

Berkeley residency:
We give preference to candidates who live or work in the City of Berkeley.

Application Form HERE

NOTE: Information on this page, particularly upcoming dates, is subject to change.

2024 Vacancy Timeline

Vacancy announcement posted, alerting people to "Open for Applications": Feb 14th.
Open House on Saturday Feb 17th noon- 2pm & Wed Feb 21st 6-8pm - Open to all.
The deadline to return completed applications is Feb 29 using our ACHC Application Form.
A one-time $50 application fee is required. We accept PayPal (HERE) and check or money order sent to: ACHC, P.O. Box 2421, Berkeley, CA 94702-0421
We will have two rounds of interviews:
The first round between March 9th and March 16th
The second round of interviews will be between March 23rd and March 30th.

If you were selected to fill the vacancy an invitation for Probationary Membership will be sent on or before: April 1st.
If you accept our invitation to Probationary Membership - the move-in date for the vacancy is expected to be between: April 1, 2024, and May 1, 2024

Current Vacancies

Addison Court Housing Cooperative has 4 Vacancies