Rental assistance programs in California.
Struggling tenants in California can get financial help from local rent assistance programs. There are resources available from government as well as non-profit, charity type organizations. The goal is to provide direct financial help to assist people with paying back rent or an upcoming security deposit, but funds are limited. Find details below on where to get rental assistance in CA, including links to contact information.
The goal is to provide residents with direct financial help to pay their rent. However, there may be instances in which options (including landlord-tenant mediation, free legal aid, etc.) are explored due to limited funding or other situations. Both statewide and local programs are available. Select a county or city below to get more information on programs that help pay for housing costs in CA, whether rent, storage, a security deposit or other expenses.
Statewide programs that help with rent in CA from charities or the government
In addition to the county and city specific programs (as you scroll below) there are also several statewide organizations that provide rental payment or moving assistance and that also rehouse people. The statewide rent relief programs, and the links to more details, are immediately below.
CalWorks rent assistance is for very-low income residents, including those on government assistance. There are also government benefit (welfare) type programs in the state that help with rent, and one of the main ones is CalWorks Homeless Prevention service. This is a grant as well as cash loan based program which is mostly for tenants that are in or near poverty or those that are vulnerable, such as senior citizens or renters with a disability. Apply for Cal Works Homeless Assistance Prevention programs.
Homeless prevention funds help with (1) back rent as well as (2) a security deposit on a new home. As far as federal government resources, or when homelessness or an eviction is imminent (or someone is homeless now) then the homeless prevention and/or rehousing may be able to assist. It includes everything from rent or security deposit help to money to pay a storage fee, funds for lease applications fees. It can also include free legal aid in housing court. Get details about California homeless prevention and rehousing programs.
Housing in California is available for people with a past eviction(). As regardless of age, race, religion, or disability, the cost of housing in California is expensive, with evictions an all too common challenge. Many people need some rent and/or deposit assistance or to find housing with low-upfront payments or for families with past challenges. Learn more about rental properties that accept evictions.
California community action grant money is offered statewide and locally. Direct rent assistance, or applications to programs, are provided by a community action agency that may near you. The non-profit will provide referrals to a number of agencies to apply at for emergency or even long term rent assistance, ranging from churches to charities, non-profits, social serviced groups, and others. Staff will also answer questions as well as provide applications. Locate CA community action hardship funds.
Rent, income based apartments from Section 8 in CA are options. A goal is to make housing more affordable for low-income families and even people that live on a fixed income, such as the disabled or elderly. The major program is HUD funded income based apartments or housing, and that rent help comes from the California section 8 housing choice vouchers.
HUD has a list of additional programs in CA that help pay back rent. The federal government, Housing and Urban Development, lists other local charities and government programs that offer both immediate or long term rental assistance in California. Whether a low income family or single person, resources are offered from HUD in CA as well as other organizations.
Salvation Army housing and emergency rent assistance programs are offered. This is a national charity with many local offices in CA, some that offer funds for back rent, utilities or a security deposit. There are also other services, such as transitional housing programs for the low-income. Or there are also statewide resources available, including from the Salvation Army in California.
California Department of Social Services has a Housing and Homelessness Division that both can help people find local rent relief programs or alternative solutions to homelessness. The website lists everything from government grants to pay rent or senior friendly units to lease, housing programs for the disabled and more. The website is here: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/housing-programs.
Local County wide rent assistance programs in California
Most local communities have additional options for families in the area. Select a city or county below for phone numbers, applications and income criteria to nearby rent assistance programs in California. There may be money from a charity or social service office to pay back rent (whether an apartment or mobile home lot) or to pay the deposit on an affordable unit. As each community has groups that work to help people stay housed.
Alameda County and Oakland CA
Butte County
Contra Costa County
Fresno County
Kern County
Los Angeles County and city specific rent relief programs
Marin County
Merced County
Monterey County
Napa County
Orange County
Placer County
Sacramento County
San Bernardino County
San Francisco County
San Diego County
San Joaquin County
San Luis Obispo County
San Mateo County
Santa Clara County including San Jose
Santa Cruz County
Shasta and Tehama County
Solano County
Tulare County
Ventura County
Yolo County
If you want to read experiences of other California residents, and how they struggle to pay for housing and where they go for rent assistance, we have a community forum. We have a dedicated topic on CA programs that help pay for housing costs (rent, deposits, storage, etc.) and you can find other resources or ask questions / get tips. Use this link for the forum on California rent and housing assistance to learn more.
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