for Affordable Housing Preferences: Information about eligibility and the application process to receive affordable housing preference. This program gives people who have lost or are at risk of losing housing in Berkeley priority when new affordable housing units become available.
Fair Access to Housing: Learn about laws protecting housing seekers from discrimination based on protected characteristics (such as race or disability and criminal history).
Prohibition against housing discrimination based on source of income (BMC Chapter 13.31): Read the text of Berkeley’s law prohibiting housing discrimination based on source of income, which includes any lawful source of income or rental assistance from any Federal, State, local or non-profit-administered benefit or subsidy program including, but not limited to, the Section 8 voucher program.
City of Berkeley Health, Housing and Community Services Department (HHCS): HHCS is responsible for producing, preserving, and supporting affordable housing for Berkeley residents. Divisions include Public Health, Mental Health, Housing and Community Services, Environmental Health, and Aging Services.
Seniors: Learn about services for Berkeley community members who are 60 and over, as well as people who have disabilities.
Alameda County
Shelter & Housing Services
Season of Sharing (SOS) program: SOS Provides one-time crisis assistance for housing and critical family needs to Alameda County residents. Grants are based on meeting certain criteria and need. Assistance is not guaranteed. For more information, see the SOS website or call the automated pre-screening line at (510) 272-3700.
Alameda County Housing Portal: Search for affordable housing listing in Berkeley and throughout Alameda County.
Small Claims Court
The Rent Board’s