Idaho Apartments is managed by The John Stewart Company.
The Idaho Apartments is a 29 SRO unit complex serving the formerly homeless population. Units are set aside for those with mental health issues or HIV. This was a joint effort with many partners including the City of El Cerrito, and the Housing Authority of Contra Costa County. Located on the border of El Cerrito and Richmond, it is close to public transportation and within walking distance to many shops including El Cerrito Plaza. The units come furnished with a bed, table and chair with a community room, laundry on site and some limited parking is available. The onsite service staff provide through Rubicon Programs do many different activities with the tenants include crafts and outings and are available to the residents if requested.
Generally, households earning up to the income limit in the table below for their household size are eligible for units participating in the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program in El Cerrito but actual income limits may differ for units at Idaho Apartments.
AMI Band | 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person |
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Very Low Income (50%) | $32,650 | $37,300 | $41,950 | $46,600 | $50,350 | $54,100 | $57,800 | $61,550 |
Low Income (60%) | $39,180 | $44,760 | $50,340 | $55,920 | $60,420 | $64,920 | $69,360 | $73,860 |
Since this property has received funding in part through the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, a certain number of units are set aside for lower income households. Households must earn either less than 50% or 60% of the area median income (depending on the set-aside option chosen by the property owner) to qualify for these units. Rents in these units are capped at a maximum of 30% of the set-aside area median income (adjusted for unit size). Some rental units in this property may not be subject to LIHTC and therefore have higher rents and no maximum household income requirement.