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Housing Resources
2-1-1 Alameda County - Resource Finder
Access to housing information, critical health and human services:
Dial 2-1-1 or visit the Resource Portal to explore and find a variety of housing, health, and human services resources.
January 2024 Greater Bay Affordable Housing List
Tri-Valley Human Services Pocket Guide (English)
Provides information on services: homeless, childcare, employment, education, health, senior and food services. Para un lista de servicios sociales, haga clic aqui. (ESPAÑOL).
Food Pantries/ Food Banks/ Distribution Centers
View a list of local food assistance locations.
Click here for the 2024 Food Pantry Summer Guide. Haga clic aqui para una lista de resursos alimentarios para la comunidad (English & Spanish)
The Tri-Valley Affordable Housing Rental Guide
Finding affordable housing in the Tri-Valley area can be challenging. The Affordable Housing Rental Guide is a great starting point for those seeking affordable rentals and housing related resources. This guide offers an in-depth listing, by area, of affordable rental communities within the Tri-Valley (Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon, and Danville) and is useful for navigating housing and homelessness resources, support services and programs such as emergency shelters, legal aid, rental assistance, and eviction defense.
Read about steps to finding affordable housing. Find contact information for organizations that provide affordable housing or review a list of current openings for subsidized affordable housing waitlists.
East Bay Housing Organizations | Looking for Housing? (ebho.org)
Read about steps to finding affordable housing. Find contact information for organizations that provide affordable housing or review a list of current openings for subsidized affordable housing waitlists.
Housing and Economic Rights Advocates
Housing & Economic Rights Advocates (HERA) HERA is a California statewide, not-for-profit legal service and advocacy organization dedicated to helping Californians — particularly those most vulnerable — build a safe, sound financial future, free of discrimination and economic abuses, in all aspects of household financial concerns.
Resources for Seniors
CityServe of the Tri-Valley provides various programs and resources for Seniors including fitness and well classes and visits, medical transportation, programs for home modifications, resources for mental health.
(925) 222-CARE/2273 I connect@cityservecares.org
Free Legal Assistance for Seniors
Free legal consultations for tenants 60 years and older who are experiencing housing issues and/or have received a notice from their landlord, such as a 3-day notice. (Flyer)
(510) 832-3040 | www.lashicap.org
Senior Support Program of the Tri-Valley
Serving seniors over the age of 60 in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore and Sunol. They can provide information and referral to local facilities.
(925) 931-5379 | www.ssptv.org
Senior Care and Services in Tri-Valley Area
There are several larger facilities in Pleasanton that offer housing with services, ranging from assisted living to skilled nursing and memory care.
https://www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/our-government/housing/housing-resources/
Senior Meals | Open Heart Kitchen
Senior Meal Program:
Lunch at the Livermore Community Center (4444 East Ave, Livermore, CA)
Monday – Friday,
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Reservations are required - please call (925) 500-8241
Resources for Persons with Disabilities
Bay Area Community Services
Through its Valley Wellness Center, BACS provides supportive services to persons with
mental health-related disabilities. BACS owns and operates housing units throughout Alameda County including shared housing in Livermore and a six-unit apartment complex in downtown Pleasanton. Rental opportunities are administered directly by BACS.
(925) 484-8457 | www.bayareacs.org
Housing Consortium of the East Bay (HCEB)
HCEB is a non-profit housing developer that owns and operates affordable shared housing
for persons with developmental disabilities and mental health-related disabilities. HCEB currently owns and operates shared housing units throughout Alameda County, including Livermore.
(510) 832-1315 | www.hceb.org
Tri-Valley REACH
Tri-Valley REACH provides housing in Pleasanton and Livermore for extremely low-income adults with developmental disabilities who are able to live independently with supportive services.
(510) 832-1382 | www.trivalleyreach.org
CRIL (Community Resources for Independent Living)
CRIL is a non-profit organization that will help you find your own accessible and affordable and subsidized housing. CRIL's Housing Coordinator will teach you how to look for appropriate housing, identify resources that can support independent living, negotiate with your landlord, understand tenant rights and responsibilities, learn how to improve your credit report and how to identify possible resources for a security deposit. CRIL keeps a current list of local rentals. CRIL does not own housing or run its own residential facility.
(925) 371-1531 | TTY (925) 371-1532 | www.crilhayward.org
Fremont Oak Gardens (for deaf Seniors)
This 51-unit complex provides rental housing for low-income deaf senior citizens and is a regional housing resource. Leasing inquiries should be directed to the on-site management office.
(510) 490-4013 | www.sahahomes.org
Homeless Resources
Visit our homeless page to learn about the homeless programs available to those experiencing homelessness or at risk of being homeless and to learn about services offered by organizations to help with housing crisis intervention and more.
If you are homeless or at risk of being homeless, please call 2-1-1 or visit Eden I&R.
Homeless - If you're:
- Sleeping outdoors
- Staying in your car
- Living somewhere not meant for people to live
- Leaving an institution
- Fleeing domestic violence, sexual assault or human trafficking
At Risk of Being Homeless - If you're:
- Couch-surfing
- Staying with friends
- Having roommate dispute
- Just received an eviction/foreclosure notice
Call 211 or drop in at your local access center -view locations here.
- If you're a veteran, call for information on Veteran's services, shelter, and housing information.
- Roads Home Veteran Services | (888) 479- 1926
- National Call Center for Homeless Veterans | (877) 424- 3838
- If you're experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking call 2-1-1 or the hotline (800)799-7233 for safe confidential assistance from Coordinated Entry.
Homeless Prevention
Rental Assistance
- If you need help with past due rent, CityServe may be able to help. For assistance please call (925) 222-2273.
Local Homeless Providers
In case of a medical or life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Homeowners
California Mortgage Relief Program
The California Mortgage Relief Program helps homeowners get caught up on their housing payments. The program is absolutely free and the funds do not need to be repaid.
The program is open to all Californians whose income is at or below 100% of their Area Median Income, own a single-family home, condo or permanently affixed manufactured home and have faced a pandemic-related financial hardship after January 21, 2020, and also meet at least one of the following qualifications:
- Receiving public assistance
- Severely housing burdened
- or Have no alternative mortgage workout options through your mortgage servicer
If you need assistance with your application or have questions about your eligibility, please contact your mortgage servicer or a HUD-certified housing counselor at 1-800-569-4287.
RENEW ALAMEDA COUNTY (Renew AC)
Are you a low-income homeowner in need of home repairs or renovations? Renew Alameda County is a home improvement program that helps low-income homeowners make renovations necessary to stay, grow, and thrive in their homes. Renew AC provides 1% simple interest loans from $15,000 to $150,000 to qualified homeowners.
Emergency Hotlines
- Tri-Valley Haven Domestic Violence Hotline | (800) 884-8119
- Crisis Support Services of Alameda County | (800) 309-2131
- Suicide & Crisis Hotline | Call or text 988
- Veterans Crisis Line | 988 and Press 1, or text 838255
- National Domestic Violence Hotline | (800) 799-7233
- National Human Trafficking Hotline | 1 (888) 373-7888, or text 233733
- National Maternal Mental Health Hotline | 1 (833) 852-6262
- National Runaway Safeline | 1 (800) RUNAWAY, or text 66008
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's National Helpline | (800) 622-4357
In case of a medical or life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Permanent Affordable Housing
Tri-Valley Affordable Rental Housing Guide provides listings of complexes in the Tri-Valley area that have affordable units within the complexes. You will need to contact the complex(es) you are interested in to see if they have any affordable units available or you may ask to be put on a wait list, if one exists.
View a list of Affordable Housing Developers who own and/or manage affordable housing in the East Bay, and information regarding open application periods.
Renters Resources
Centro Legal De La Raza provides legal help to low-income qualified renters in handling the tenant-landlord issues.
Housing Secure provides legal assistance to tenants and landlords in handling various situations.