View of Helios Corner from University Avenue in Berkeley, CA

Helios Corner courtyard at dusk in Berkeley, CA

Inside a unit at Helios Corner in Berkeley, CA

View from courtyard of Helios Corner in Berkeley, CA

Rooftop solar panels on Helios Corner in Berkeley, CA

Helios Corner

1531 University Avenue, Berkeley

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The link to the application will be posted here on September 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM.

The waiting list for Studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom units at Helios Corner opens on September 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM. Applications will be available to submit online. A valid email address is required to apply online. Online applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on October 7, 2026.

Paper applications are available for pick up at 1531 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 at the following times:

Monday – September 28 and October 5
Thursday – September 24 and October 1
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Paper applications must be received at the address on the application by 5:00 PM on October 7, 2026. Please call the number above for assistance.

A lottery will be conducted for all applications received by the deadline. The top 600 applicants will be placed on the waiting list for consideration.

Persons with disabilities have the right to request reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please email HeliosCorner@sahahomes.org or call (888) 623-0081.

Contact +1 (888) 623-0081
Income Level
30-60% AMI
Resident Population
Seniors
Completion July 2007
Architect
HKIT Architects
Financing Partners
City of Berkeley

CTCAC

Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco AHP

Silicon Valley Bank
Property Manager
SAHA PM
Services Coordinator
SAHA
Awards 2008 Gold Nugget Award of Merit, Helios Corner

Helios Corner is an 80-unit affordable housing community for low-income seniors and seniors with special needs located in the City of Berkeley. Located along the major thoroughfares of Sacramento Street and University Avenue, the community is ideally-located near amenities such as grocery stores, parks, service providers, and public transit. The site is within walking distance of the North Berkeley BART Station and major AC Transit lines stop in front of the site on University Avenue. As a mixed use development, Helios provides ground floor commercial space for SAHA’s home office and continuation of the Salvation Army’s food pantry and service office previously operated on the site. Helios has also been featured as an example of a green building, exceeding Title 24 standards, featuring a large photovoltaic system and a hydronic heating system.