Housing Services in Alameda County
Additional Alameda County housing, utility, and legal assistance resources include:
- Legal help through East Bay Community Law center at 510.548.404
- Dial 211 (Eden I & R) for Affordable Housing List & Information
- Rent/Deposit/Housing Rights call ECHO Housing 510-581-9380
- Rent/Deposit call Season of Sharing 510-272-3700
- Utility Assistance call REACH 1-800-933-9677 or HEAP 510-881-0300 x216
- Water Bill Payments call EBMUD at 866.403.2683 or download applications at:
Are you experiencing a housing crisis?
If you are at-risk of losing your current housing or need help to move to more stable housing, then Catholic Charities might be able to help you.
We may provide help with:
- Back Rent if you have received an eviction or three-day notice;
- Deposit: if you have identified a new place to live and have a Letter of Intent to Rent or if you are a Section 8 recipient you must provide a passing Proof of Inspection report;
- Utility Assistance: limited to those receiving rental or deposit assistance. Application for Spectrum at the front desk
Who may qualify:
- Individuals and families living in Alameda County with more resources for those in Oakland;
- Seniors age 55 and older;
- Disabled individuals;
- Low to moderate income individuals and families with dependent children;
- Emancipated foster youth;
- Veterans;
- Victims of domestic violence or violent crimes; or
- Pregnant women in their second trimester.
If you meet the above criteria, you must also be experiencing a housing crisis. For example, a loss of housing due to unemployment or another documented crisis. You must also demonstrate that you have sufficient income to support your family and housing needs beyond this assistance.
Services we may also provide:
- One-time financial assistance
- Budget review & Counseling
- Case Management
- Referrals for additional resources
Alameda County 2019 EveryOne Counts
Homeless Point-in-Time Count & Survey
In the News:
Feb. 3, 2020 Oakland homelessness prevention program surpasses goals, keeps 4,000-plus housed
Feb. 3, 2020 Officials say ‘Keep Oakland Housed’ program is working better than anticipated
Feb. 3, 2020 Mayor announces success of ‘Keep Oakland Housed’ program; Home Depot campers get ready to move
Feb. 3, 2020 Oakland homelessness prevention program surpasses goals, keeps 4,000-plus housed
Jan. 29, 2019 Keep Oakland Housed helps people stay in their homes
Jan. 8, 2019 Nearly 500 families won’t become homeless, thanks to new Oakland housing program
Oct. 15, 2018 New Oakland program designed to keep people housed
Oct. 31, 2018 Keep Oakland Housed has Already Helped Dozens Stay Off-the-Streets
Oct. 17, 2018 Oakland to Pay Rent for Low-Income Residents
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