California: Financial Assistance Resources for Families Child Care Financial Assistance. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) ... Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) ... Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) ... Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP formerly Food Stamps) ... Low Income Energy Assistance Program.
Two years and nine months, on average, in 2023. That's 8 months longer than the US average wait for subsidized housing.
To apply for low-income housing with no waiting list in California, you can contact your local housing authority or a non-profit housing organization. Each program may have different eligibility requirements and application processes, so it's important to contact the specific program for more information.
Will I Qualify for Affordable Housing? Household SizeExtremely-Low Income, Not to Exceed:Moderate Income, Not to Exceed: 1 person $33,150 $108,350 2 person $37,900 $123,850 3 person $42,650 $139,300 4 person $47,350 $154,8004 more rows
A Public Housing Authority determines eligibility based on 1) annual gross income, 2) whether you qualify as elderly, a person with disabilities or as a family, and 3) U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status. To apply, contact your local Public Housing Authority.
Most rental units in Alameda, however, are “fully regulated” and subject to all provisions of the City's Rent Ordinance, including regulations on rent increases. Any multi-unit property built prior to February 1, 1995, is subject to local rent control and the Rent Ordinance's annual limit on rent increases.
Alameda's City Rent Control Ordinance regulates how much a tenant's rent can be raised annually, protects tenants from eviction unless there is a just-cause reason to do so under the law, provides relocation to tenants, regulates buyout agreements, and prohibits landlord retaliation against tenants.
Annual General Adjustment announced, effective September 1, 2024. Pursuant to Alameda Municipal Code Section 6-58.60(B), the Annual General Adjustment for September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2025, is 2.7%. The Annual General Adjustment is a cap on the allowed amount of annual rent increase.
Catholic Charities East Bay: Provides help with back rent, deposit, and utility assistance. Provide services like one-time financial assistance, budget review and counseling, case management, and referrals for additional resources. Call (510) 768-3100.
Contact your state's 211 program to find emergency help paying your rent.