Local Resource Directory

BASTA operates exclusively for charitable purposes by fighting for freedom, justice, and equality through the delivery of cultural-sensitive social, professional, legal, and educational services to those in need. We seek to achieve a moral and ethical society fully inclusive of…

Alameda Renters Coalition (ARC) is an alliance of Alameda renters and supporters advocating and organizing for protections to stabilize our community and help keep Alamedans in their homes.   Updated 10/31/21_EE  

Formed in 1976 following a farmworker housing conference, CCRH is one of the oldest state low-income housing coalitions in the country. Through advocacy, organizing, research, and technical assistance, our goal is to make the case for rural housing improvement and…

The Affordable Housing Network’s purpose is to preserve and expand the supply of housing affordable to low-income people in our country through a program of education, empowerment, coordination, and support. Founded in 1987, AHN members include grassroots individuals and community…

The Berkeley Tenants Union is dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of Berkeley renters through grassroots organizing, outreach, and policy advocacy. We believe housing is a human right and rent stabilization is Berkeley’s most effective affordable housing program. We…

CAUSE's mission is to build grassroots power to invoke social, economic and environmental justice for the people of California's Central Coast Region through policy research, leadership development, organizing, and advocacy. CAUSE defines the Central Coast Region as the counties of…

A Committee of Neighbors of the Western Side of East Palo Alto:  Dedicated to tenants' rights, anti-displacement work, and affordable housing. updated 08/19_FC

Nunes Law represents clients in cases of:  1) Business and Agriculture Law 2) Personal Injury Law updated 07/19_FC

For questions concerning local rent control and just cause protections call the city's Rental Housing Helpline (the name of the Oridnance is Community Stablization and Fair Rent Act). There are also Walk in office hours at City Hall in the Public…

Project Sentinel assists individuals with housing problems such as discrimination, mortgage foreclosure & delinquency, rental issues including repairs, deposits, privacy, dispute resolution, home buyer education, post purchase education and reverse mortgages.  Fremont Office, Housing Discrimination: Project Sentinel's Fair Housing Center…

Project Sentinel assists individuals with housing problems such as discrimination, mortgage foreclosure & delinquency, rental issues including repairs, deposits, privacy, dispute resolution, home buyer education, post purchase education and reverse mortgages.  Gilroy Office, Housing Discrimination: Project Sentinel's Fair Housing Center…

Project Sentinel assists individuals with housing problems such as discrimination, mortgage foreclosure & delinquency, rental issues including repairs, deposits, privacy, dispute resolution, home buyer education, post purchase education and reverse mortgages.  Milpitas Office, Housing Counseling Services: The Housing Counseling Services…

Project Sentinel assists individuals with housing problems such as discrimination, mortgage foreclosure & delinquency, rental issues including repairs, deposits, privacy, dispute resolution, home buyer education, post purchase education and reverse mortgages.  Redwood City Office, Housing Discrimination: Project Sentinel's Fair Housing…

Project Sentinel assists individuals with housing problems such as discrimination, mortgage foreclosure & delinquency, rental issues including repairs, deposits, privacy, dispute resolution, home buyer education, post purchase education and reverse mortgages.  Sacramento Office, Housing Discrimination: Project Sentinel's Fair Housing Center…

The Alameda County Bar Association Volunteer Legal Services Corporation (VLSC) will hosts this free legal clinic once per month on the first Saturday.  Community Legal Assistance Saturday Program (CLASP) will provide free legal consultation, advice, and referral services to address…

The Volunteer Legal Services Program of Northern California assists low-income clients by referring them to volunteer attorneys for direct representation, and by assisting self-represented parties at our legal clinics. VLSP examines cases within five areas: 1) Debt Collection Defense and…

The City of Alameda Housing Authority runs the Rent Review Advisory Committee (RRAC). This is a rent review program that enforces the Rent Stabilization and Eviction Ordinance no3148.  

The Richmond Rent Program is a city program that enforces the Richmond Fair Rent, Just Cause for Evictions and Homeowner's Protection Ordinance. The program provides information and assistance to tenants and landlords who are covered by the Ordinance, which went…

Project Sentinel assists individuals with housing problems such as discrimination, mortgage foreclosure & delinquency, rental issues including repairs, deposits, privacy, dispute resolution, home buyer education, post purchase education and reverse mortgages.  Modesto Office, Housing Discrimination: Project Sentinel's Fair Housing Center…