Accepting Applications

  • To apply online or download a paper application, please click the Apply Online button.

Eligibility

  • Head of household must be 62 years or older at the time of application.
  • For more information on eligibility, please click the Download Flyer button.

The waiting list for studio and 1-bedroom units at Strawberry Creek Lodge opens on April 22, 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 May 6, 2026.

Applications will also be available online to print. Paper applications will be available to pick up at 1320 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA 94702 at these times:

  • 9am – 12pm and 1pm – 4pm on April 22, April 27, and April 29, 2026

Paper applications must be mailed to the address listed on the application. Applications submitted by mail must be received by 5:00 PM on May 6, 2026.

A lottery will be conducted for all applications received by the deadline. The top 300 applications will be placed on the waiting list for consideration. If additional applications are needed, we reserve the right to process the next applications in lottery order.

Persons with disabilities have the right to request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application process. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please email SCL@sahahomes.org or call the number above.

Strawberry Creek Lodge was originally developed in 1962 and is nestled into the heart of Berkeley. The Lodge holds a community of 150 senior households active in their Berkeley community.  SAHA partnered with Strawberry Creek Lodge Foundation to refinance and remodel the Lodge including seismic and building upgrades.  SAHA also provides property management services, as well as provide on-site service coordination.