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

ECHO Housing
First Time Homebuyer Workshop
February 4, 2023 – 9AM to 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 https://www.echofairhousing.org/homebuyer-class-registration.html to reserve your space.

Fair Housing Training
Friday, February 10, 2023 – 10AM – 12PM: ECHO is hosting a Fair Housing Training for renters, housing and service providers. Visit www.echofairhousing.org/events for more information and to register. 

Richmond Neighborhood Housing Services is offering a variety of financial education workshops in February. Click here to learn more or visit www.richmondnhs.org.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING WAITLIST OPPORTUNITIES

Click to view February 2023 Affordable Housing Opportunities – All Bay Area Counties (Courtesy of www.openhousesf.org)

Click for Home Match, Contra Costa County: Available Rooms Catalog (January 2023)

If you see something of interest, contact Home Match at 925-956-7385 or homematchcontracosta@frontporch.net.