Have you lost income due to the COVID-19 pandemic and are at risk of losing your home?
Oakland residents may be eligible for financial assistance to pay rent and other housing costs.
The City of Oakland received $36.9 million in California State allocated CARES Act funding. $5 million of those funds were allotted for renter and homeowner relief. This funding will provide one-time financial assistance to low income renters and homeowners impacted by COVID-19. The application period opened on September 1, 2020.
Application Process:
The program is managed by the City’s Housing & Community Development (HCD) Department. The KOH partnership will disperse funds to eligible applicants. Each nonprofit will lead the application process for their organization.
For Renters:
Bay Area Community Services (BACS)* | www.bayareacs.org | (510) 899-9289 (text or call) | Visit to apply: housing.bayareacs.org
Catholic Charities East Bay* | www.cceb.org | (510) 768-3100
Centro Legal de la Raza | www.centrolegal.org |(510) 422-5669
*Keep Oakland Housed (KOH) nonprofit partner
For Homeowners:
Housing and Economic Rights Advocates (HERA) | www.heraca.org | (510) 271-8443 x300
Eligibility - applicants must be:
A current Oakland resident.
At risk of losing your home.
A low-income individual or household
All applicants must provide:
Valid government issued identification
Proof of Oakland residency, such as utility bill
Proof of income documentation, such as pay stubs
Current residential lease agreement or other evidence of tenancy such as rent receipts or other proof of paying rent/ownership documents
Documentation of COVID-19 related loss of income or increased expenses, or an affidavit
Selection Process:
Funding is extremely limited, and applications will be prioritized based on need, severity of
COVID-19 impact, and funding availability. The City of Oakland’s Moratorium on Evictions remains in place until the lifting of the local emergency order by the City Council. For more information visit the City’s website.