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Housing Services in Alameda County

To be screened for assistance, please call our Oakland office at 510.768.3100

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

Oakland Residents can Apply through Keep Oakland Housed

More Information

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.