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Housing Programs Overview
The mission of the Housing Program is to foster the creation of high-quality affordable housing at all income levels and for a variety of needs. The Housing staff administers housing policy and programs, and offers information about affordable housing opportunities in the City of El Cerrito.
- Click to view the list of affordable housing in El Cerrito.
- Click to learn more about new affordable housing opportunities being created in El Cerrito.
- Click to learn about the Housing Element update (for 2015 to 2023)
Click to learn more about community housing resources:
- Look up resources for finding affordable housing in El Cerrito.
- Find help with housing issues such as foreclosure or tenant/landlord counseling.
- Find housing-related City documents.
- Contact us with another housing-related question
Affordable HOUSING NEWS
Events: Workshops and Webinars
MAY IS AFFORDABLE HOUSING MONTH!
Come learn more by participating in events across the Bay Area region to celebrate Affordable Housing Month at www.affordablehousingmonth.org
Richmond Neighborhood Housing Services
First Time Homebuyer Workshop
June 2, 2023, 6pm – 8pm
If you are considering homeownership in the Bay Area, this workshop has been designed for you. To register, click here or visit www.richmondnhs.org.
ECHO Housing
Fair Housing Training
June 9, 2023, 10AM – 12PM
ECHO invites you to a training for renters, property owners, housing service providers and the general public. To register, click here or visit www.echofairhousing.org/events.
First-Time Homebuyer Workshop
June 17, 2023, 9AM – 5PM
This virtual workshop will help you determine if you are ready for homeownership, how to select a lender and shop for a home, all about closing costs, and how to be a successful homeowner. Visit www.echofairhousing.org/events to reserve your space.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING WAITLIST OPPORTUNITIES
The Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa: The Project Based Voucher Waiting List for several properties located in Contra Costa County will open beginning June 12, 2023 until June 29, 2023. This opening is NOT for the Housing Choice Voucher Program but for Project Based Voucher assisted units in the properties listed on the attached flyer ONLY. The linked flyers in English and Spanish provide the details for the opening. Please visit the Housing Authority website www.contracostaha.org or click here to apply.
Click to view May 2023 Affordable Housing Opportunities – All Bay Area Counties (Courtesy of www.openhousesf.org)
Click for Home Match, Contra Costa County: Find an affordable home in the community you love with Home Match. Browse their Available Rooms Catalogs for Contra Costa, Alameda, Marin, and San Francisco. If you see something of interest, contact Home Match at 925-956-7385 or homematchcontracosta@frontporch.net.
Are you or someone you know a Veteran experiencing homelessness? If so, Supportive Services for Veteran Families, Contra Costa County, can assist. Please call 925-957-6042 or visit www.bfhp.org.
ACCESSING HOMELESS SERVICES IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
Click to learn how to access homeless services or call 211.
TENANT PROTECTIONS:
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Click to visit Contra Costa Housing Services Collaborative, which offers comprehensive housing services, including tenant/landlord counseling as well as fair housing to County residents at no cost. For legal consultation or representation, please contact Centro Legal at CCTR@centrolegal.org or 510-437-1554.
Developer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Aissia Ashoori
Senior Program ManagerPhone: (510) 215-4361