Stockton area and San Joaquin County rent assistance.
Families facing homelessness in San Joaquin County can apply for emergency rental assistance programs. Non-profits, government assistance as well as churches may pay a portion of what is due, or they offer referrals. Most of the financial support is focused on the disabled, families with children, as well as senior citizens, but anyone can apply for rent or security deposit help.
All of the resources in the city of Stockton as well as entire county of San Joaquin are very limited. In many cases, the staff will need to refer an applicant to other federal government grant programs for paying rent or they may partner with other charities. However low income families can still call for assistance, but note that most requests for housing or rental assistance will not be able to be met.
If a resident is facing imminent eviction, then their best option may be to move into transitional housing. This will allow the family time to save money for a security or rent deposit, purse job training, and more. So case management is another option.
Veterans in San Joaquin can enroll into VA’s Supportive Housing or SSVF. Both of these will offer a federal government funded grant and more. The money can be used for paying rent to stop an eviction, energy bills, and other housing costs. It will also help the veterans and their family find permanent, affordable housing to live in. Call (209) 460-5000.
Central Valley Low Income Housing Corporation (CHLIVC) 2431 W. March Lane Stockton, California Main phone - 209-472-7200 Rental assistance is part of programs such as Shelter Plus Care. The non-profit will focus on households with a disabled member or elderly resident. Staff work to prevent homelessness.
San Joaquin County Neighborhood Preservation Division 1810 Hazelton Avenue The agency does not offer direct financial aid, but they partner with the state on grant programs for housing needs. The center may be a source of information for low income families on loans, legal aid, rent programs, foreclosure counseling, and more.
New Directions Location is 1981 Cherokee Rd. Stockton, CA 95205 (209) 870-6500 Rent and housing programs are for people with a mental illness or disability only. They are part of HUD's Continuum of Care.
Lutheran Social Services of San Joaquin County Clients are teenagers, veterans, and seniors. Both short term housing is combined with funds for first months rent or a deposit. Budgeting and case managements is required from people seeking money for past due rent. Eviction prevention programs include money for a portion of rent, energy costs, and more. Many churches are part of the regional network.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul 525 East North Street, Manteca, CA 95336, (209) 823-8099 1200 Maze Blvd, Modesto, California 95351, (209) 524-4381 Volunteers from the church help the less fortunate. Furniture, shelter, emergency rent help, transportation, and applications to public housing are offered.
Housing Authority of the city of Stockton and County of San Joaquin 2575 Grand Canal Blvd Stockton, California 95207 Phone: (209) 460-5000 Housing assistance programs include HUD section 8 rent vouchers and information on low income apartments. They also operate public housing, assist the disabled, elderly, and very low income and can give referrals to rent or homebuying resources.
Pro Per Clinic 540 E. Main Street Stockton, California Call (209) 468-8280 for legal aid.
Westcare Foundation is San Joaquin Valley Veterans Address: n 95205, 1609 N Wilson Way Stockton, CA 95205 Phone: (209) 662-6073 SSVF is for veterans and their families. It works to stop eviction, foreclosure, and homelessness. Financial aid, including for rent, utilities, security deposits or moving/storage costs may be given. Veterans can be given hotel vouchers and rehousing help too.
Tracy Interfaith Homeless Intervention can provide short term rent assistance in a crisis. The emergency must not be caused by the tenant. There are solutions for immigrants and migrant workers, grants or loans for housing including security deposits and other rent solutions. More on housing assistance from Tracy Interfaith.
Human Services Agency 333 E. Washington Street Stockton, CA 209-468-1000 Grants, low income housing, and other resources for paying rent arrears are available. Or learn about employment and cash aid.
El Concilio, for the Spanish Speaking Address: 308 N. California St. Stockto, CA Dial (209) 644-2600 Advice is for Spanish, immigrants, and non-English speakers. Get help in apply for rent, benefits such as section 8, and accessing affordable homes. Also, anyone that turned to predatory lenders or loans for their rent can get advise from attorneys and staff.
Salvation Army Corps Community has a few centers. 1305 E Weber Ave. in Stockton. Call (209) 948-8955 128 N Garfield Ave, Manteca, California, (209) 239-3426 Another center is at 525 West Lockeford Street in Lodi. Dial (209) 369-8834. While funds are limited, they can be a source of information on where to apply to for rent help, transitional housing, shelter, and other services.
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