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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
First Time Homebuyer Workshop
Richmond Neighborhood Housing Services
July 6, 13, 20, 27, 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.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING WAITLIST OPPORTUNITIES
Click to view June 2023 Affordable Housing Opportunities – All Bay Area Counties (Courtesy of www.openhousesf.org)
Click below to learn how to access homeless services or call 211.
Are you or someone you know a Veteran experiencing homelessness? If so, Insight Housing provides Supportive Services for Veteran Families located in Contra Costa County. Please call 925-957-6042 or visit www. www.insighthousing.org for more information.
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