Affordable Housing

Renter Resources
NOTE - Contra Costa County does not own or manage affordable housing rental apartments and does not provide housing placement services.

List of Affordable/Subsidized Rental Units - Provided here is a list of known affordable or subsidized multiple family rental units in Contra Costa County. Please call each building manager for the application or waiting list procedures.
Interactive Affordable Rental Housing Map - Interactive web application to find affordable rentals in Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County Housing Authority
Contra Costa County Housing Services Collaborative Brochure - Information on landlord/tenant relations and fair housing counseling
Counseling (including housing assistance) for persons with HIV/AIDS

Homeless or At Risk of Homelessness Resources

Call 211, and indicate that you are currently homeless or at risk of becoming homeless to be referred to the most appropriate programs

Homeowner Resources

Neighborhood Preservation Program - Home Rehabilitation Assistance for low and moderate income homeowners
Home Repair Program - Emergency home repair grants for low- and moderate-income homeowners
Foreclosure Prevention Assistance

First-Time Homebuyer Resources

First-Time Homebuyer Guide (US Department of Housing and Urban Development)
FAQs for Below Market Rate Homebuyers
Mortgage Credit Certificate Program
CALHFA (California Housing Finance Agency) - Homebuyer loans, down payment assistance, first-time homebuyer, and other programs offered by the State of California
First Home, Inc - myHomeGateway (Homebuyer Counseling Service)

Income and Rent Limits

Helpful Links

Bay Area Legal Aid
(510) 250-5720
(925) 219-3325
Free civil legal advice, counsel and representation to low-income people

ECHO Housing
(855) ASK-ECHO
(855) 275-3246
Promotes equal access for housing and provides support services

Homeless or At Risk
Call 211
For those who are currently homeless or at risk of becoming homeless

Non-Profit Affordable Housing Developers

Links to potentially available affordable units (or waiting lists)

Bridge Housing

Christian Church Homes of Northern California

Community Housing Development Corporation of North Richmond

EAH Housing

East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation

Eden Housing, Inc

Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley

Resources for Community Development

Satellite Affordable Housing Associates

Affordable Housing

Belle Terre Senior, Lafayette

Giant Road Family, San Pablo

Valley Vista Senior, San Ramon

Homeless or At Risk of Homelessness Resources

Homeowner Resources

First-Time Homebuyer Resources

Income and Rent Limits

Contact

Helpful Links

Non-Profit Affordable Housing Developers

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