Resource Directory
We have retired our Local Resource Directory
We’ve retired our Local Resource Directory because keeping it consistently accurate proved to be more than our volunteer-run process could sustain. Directory listings change often, and we want to make sure tenants never end up wasting valuable time with outdated information when they need help most. We’re grateful to the many organizations that have supported tenants in their communities and encourage you to utilize the following directories if you need help finding resources in your area.
Visit online or dial 2-1-1 for this free referral service
211 CA can connect tenants to rental assistance programs, shelters, and other emergency services in their area. It is free and confidential, and staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with assistance in more than 150 languages.
Legal Services Corporation
https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/i-need-legal-help
Find free civil legal aid providers
Find free civil legal aid providers near you based on your location and the type of legal issue, such as eviction or housing problems, if you have a low income.
Legal Aid Association of CA
https://www.lawhelpca.org/find-legal-help
Search for free legal aid organizations
Search for free legal aid organizations and self-help resources across California, including help with landlord-tenant and housing issues.
State Bar CA
https://www.calbar.ca.gov/public/find-legal-professionals/find-lawyer-referral-service
Get a referral to an attorney
An attorney referral service for the public to find qualified attorneys in their county.
Self Help Court Center
https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/self-help/find-self-help
Find your court self-help center
Locate your local court self-help center, where staff can provide free guidance on court forms and procedures for issues like evictions and other housing cases.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
https://www.consumerfinance.gov/find-a-housing-counselor
Find a HUD Housing Counselor
Search for HUD-approved housing counselors who can offer free or low-cost advice on renting, avoiding foreclosure or eviction, and housing affordability.
CA Partnership to End Domestic Violence Directory
https://cpedv.coalitionmanager.org/contactmanager/Contact/PublicDirectory.
Search for domestic violence service providers
Search for domestic violence service providers across California, including emergency shelter, advocacy, and support for survivors who need safe housing.
Nolo Legal Encyclopedia
https://lawyers.nolo.com/landlord-and-tenant/california
Find a fee-based California attorneys
A directory of fee-based California attorneys who handle landlord-tenant law, useful for finding private legal help with lease disputes, evictions, and other tenant rights issues.
