How To Get Help
We prioritize Oakland residents who have a household income at or below 30% or 50% of the Area Median Income and are experiencing a housing crisis. You can contact any of the collaborative organizations for help, or call 211.
See Frequently Asked Questions for more information on eligibility.
To access program services, please reach out to the following:
We have just launched Oakland's new Homelessness Prevention Pilot Program:
Providing one-time assistance to eligible Oakland residents who have past-due rent, or need help paying the costs of moving into a new unit they have already identified and plan to lease.
Meeting all eligibility criteria does not guarantee financial assistance
BACS is providing emergency financial assistance and care coordination services to Oakland residents through the Keep People Housed program so that their housing is stabilized for the long-term.
We understand that many households are struggling to make ends meet during this time. Due to extremely limited resources as well as funding restrictions, we are unable to guarantee financial assistance through this program. If you are selected to receive assistance, we will reach out. Please be aware that this program may not be able to cover all expenses that you owe.
This is a new program launched in July 2023 and no past applications for other assistance programs are applicable or able to be transferred over.
Call us at 510.899.9289 if you have any questions.
For legal representation
East Bay Community Law Center (EBCLC)
510-548-4040
- ask for housing intake -
or
510-452-4541
EBCLC and EDC represent tenants in eviction lawsuits to keep people housed in their current apartments.
For supportive services
Bay Area Community Services (BACS)
510-899-9289 (text or call)
KeepOaklandHoused@bayareacs.org
Drop in: 629 Oakland Ave, Oakland CA 94611
Monday-Wednesday 1p-4p
Drop in: 7800 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland CA 94605
Tuesdays 10a-3p, Wednesdays 1p-5p, Thursdays 10a-3p
Drop in: 1010 91st Ave., Oakland 94603
Tuesdays & Thursdays 12p-4p
Drop in: 9400 International Blvd
Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10a-2p
Drop in: 1017 Clay St, Oakland CA 94607
Wednesdays 9a-5p
Drop in: 1900 Fruitvale Ave 2a, Oakland, CA 94601
Monday-Friday 9a-5p
BACS and other service providers in Oaklands Keep People Housed network provide a range of services—from case management, access to resources, employment/financial counseling, to health services—to Oakland residents. They will also help navigate the Keep People Housed application process if assistance is needed.
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COVID Response - Emergency Rental Assistance Program
(CLOSED) Between 2018 and 2023, Keep Oakland Housed has prevented homelessness and displacement for 7,000+ households, spending an average of only $5,227 on financial assistance per household.
(As of March 31, 2022, the City of Oakland's COVID Response Emergency Rental Assistance Program responding to COVID-19 is oversubscribed and no longer accepting applications.)
If you have already submitted an application online, you may be contacted based on priority need.
Know your rights – and learn about the eviction moratorium extension in Alameda County.
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