Housing Authority of the City of Alameda

06/16/2026

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06/12/2026

Please note that AHA's main office (located at 701 Atlantic Avenue in Alameda) will be closed on Thursday, June 18th and Friday, June 19th. The main office will return to the normal daily schedule (8:30am to 4pm) on Monday, June 22nd.

06/11/2026

The City of Alameda’s Social Service Human Relations Board is asking for public input from people 55 or older in its Age-Friendly . The survey is designed to collect data in order to understand the human services needs of people in that age range and inform the work of staff, elected officials, volunteers, and advocates in creating an environment where people of all ages can thrive. To complete the survey, please click below:

"The City of Alameda's Social Service Human Relations Board is asking for public input from people 55 or older in its Age-Friendly Community Survey," shares Board President Scott Means. The survey will be open for public input until June 27.

05/28/2026

ATTENTION: Families with young children can pickup and on June 11th via an event hosted by Alameda Family Services. Families must be income eligible and must complete the online registration below before attending the event to pickup diapers. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvHT7fN1YO7wvp6SZq6UFamYGMelZPoLqgf1_O3zZGGy6k1g/viewform

05/26/2026

The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda has opened the wait list for (on the Doorway Housing Portal) and the deadline to apply is June 9th at 5pm. Via this Doorway listing there are one-bedroom, two-bedroom, three-bedroom , four -bedroom, and five-bedroom units available that will serve households earning up to 80% of the Area Median Income.

To apply to the Esperanza Apartments wait list, please click this link.
https://housingbayarea.mtc.ca.gov/listing/3ba67f2b-aaad-458c-a649-7e12dad3f0ec/esperanza_apartments_1903_3_rd_street_alameda_ca

Esperanza Apartments is a 120-unit complex and each apartment has a patio, balcony, or a full backyard. Property Amenities include an on-site resident manager, on-site property manager, a community room with kitchen, well-maintained landscaping, assigned off-street parking, plus small recreational areas with playgrounds throughout the housing community.

05/21/2026

This past Sunday the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda partnered with Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS) to host a event which was a wide effort to provide free and for cats and dogs. Over 75 pets and dogs received services, to all the staff and volunteers that made this event possible! Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation Maddie's Fund BISSELL Pet Foundation

05/18/2026

The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda has opened the wait list for (on the Doorway Housing Portal) and the deadline to apply is June 1st at 5pm. Via this Doorway listing there are studio apartments available that will serve senior households (age 62 or older) earning up to 40% of the Area Median Income.

https://housingbayarea.mtc.ca.gov/listing/ed6e3f01-67e6-4702-98fa-67b202b8bee5/linnet_corner_2000_lakehurst_circle_alameda_ca

This recently built housing offers twenty-two (400-square foot) studio apartments, which will feature individual bathrooms and kitchens, and are suitable for one to two-person households. Linnet Corner offers amenities that include an onsite laundry facility, a community room, patio with barbecue, unassigned onsite parking (and street parking), onsite bicycle parking, an elevator, pet friendly housing, rooftop patio, resident services, and an onsite Property Manager.

Please do not visit Linnet Corner because property management staff will not accept wait list applications.

05/14/2026

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The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda has opened the wait list for (on the Doorway Housing Portal) and the deadline to apply is May 28th at 5pm.

https://housingbayarea.mtc.ca.gov/listing/60228091-2027-4c31-920b-ae5a40ac7698/parrot_village_1800_block_of_st_charles_street_alameda_ca

Parrot Village is a 50-unit townhome community quietly nestled at the end of St. Charles Street. Parrot Village is centrally located and within walking distance to Littlejohn park, Mastick Senior Center, major bus lines. This complex features well-maintained and well-lit town homes for families of many sizes. All units have hook-ups for washers/dryers.

Via this Doorway listing there are two-bedroom, three-bedroom, four bedroom units available that will serve households earning up to 80% of the Area Median Income.

05/11/2026

The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda is thrilled to partner with Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS) to host a free Clinic on Sunday, May 17th from 9am to 3pm at 2000 Lakehurst Circle in . The clinic provides the opportunity for local dog and cat owners to get free . Please note that cats must arrive in carriers and dogs on a leash. There is limited availability, so please come early.

05/07/2026

At the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda (AHA), we witness every day how affordable permanent housing transforms lives and provides the stability needed for low-income households to continue on the path of self sufficiency. This month, join AHA as we celebrate our , , , our , and our ongoing to make permanent affordable housing a possibility for all.