How to Get Help
Call any of the providers below to begin the process of receiving free legal assistance.
The provider you contact will guide you to the best Alameda County Housing Secure provider for your situation.
TENANTS
Centro Legal de la Raza
centrolegal.org
510-437-1554
tenantsrights@centrolegal.org
Eviction Defense Center
www.evictiondefensecenteroakland.org
510-452-4541
East Bay Community Law Center
ebclc.org
510-548-4040
Bay Area Legal Aid
baylegal.org
888-382-3405
Asian and Pacific Islander Legal Outreach
apilegaloutreach.org
(Oakland residents only)
510-251-2846
HOMEOWNERS
HERA Housing and Economic Rights Advocates
heraca.org
(510) 271-8443
Services Provided
FOR TENANTS
Eviction defense
Notices of termination of tenancy
Repairs and bad conditions
Rent increases
Other landlord-tenant disputes
FOR HOMEOWNERS
Foreclosures
Problems with property taxes
Homeowner association (HOA) assessments
PACE loans
Deed theft
Blight citations
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Alameda County Housing Secure provides one-time grants to help Alameda County tenants and homeowners stay in their homes
Financial assistance is offered in connection with legal services provided through ACHS
Who Is Eligible?
FOR FREE LEGAL SERVICES
TENANTS AND HOMEOWNERS WHO:
Live in Alameda County
Are low-income
Are at risk of losing their homes
FOR EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
TENANTS AND HOMEOWNERS WHO:
Live in Alameda County
Meet income guidelines*
Are at imminent risk of losing their homes due to eviction or foreclosure
Have experienced an event that made them temporarily unable to pay their housing costs
Are a client of a legal services provider with Alameda County Housing Secure (see “How to Get Help”)
*Very low-income (50% AMI) for tenants and low-income (80% AMI) for homeowners
What is Alameda County Housing Secure?
Alameda County Housing Secure prevents displacement in Alameda County by providing free legal services and emergency financial assistance to low-income tenants and homeowners. These services enable county residents who are vulnerable to displacement to stabilize their housing.
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