Catholic Charities of the East Bay assists residents of Contra Costa County in the following ways: 

• Rental Payments

• Utilities

• Security Deposits

Rental Deposit Assistance: Provides rental assistance for back rent, current rent, or deposit. Utility assistance is limited to those receiving rental or deposit assistance. Clients will have to be approved for the place first then apply to our program.

Rent Payment Assistance: Provides rental assistance for back rent or current rent. Utility assistance is limited to those receiving rental or deposit assistance. 

ELIGIBILITY

• Rental assistance for back rent for individuals who have received an eviction notice or three-day notice. 

• Current rent or deposit, for individuals who have identified a new place to live and have a letter of intent to rent or Section 8 recipients with a passing proof of inspection report. Clients will have to be approved for the place first, then apply to the program. 

• Must be a resident of Contra Costa County. 

HOURS OF OPERATION

• Monday-Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

CONCORD SERVICE CENTER

2120 Diamond Blvd, Suite 220

Concord, CA 94520

Phone: (510) 768-3100

RICHMOND SERVICE CENTER

217 Harbour Way

Richmond, CA 94801

Phone: (510) 768-3100

PITTSBURG ST.VINCENT DE PAUL (SVDP) PARTNERSHIP

2210 Gladstone Drive

Pittsburg, CA 94565

Phone: (925) 439-5060

Shelter, Inc offers short term financial assistance for families and individuals facing a housing crisis through no fault of their own in Contra Costa County and Solano County. The assistance is to help prevent homelessness for households at immediate risk of becoming homeless. If a person or household receives TANF/CAlWORKs, IHSS, CAPI, or ILSP, or other EHSD program benefit, they should request financial assistance through their case worker. They offer one month rent and/or deposit assistance to rehouse homeless individuals through ESG funds.

• Rapid Re-Housing 

• Utility Service Payment Assistance

• Rent Payment Assistance

• Rental Deposit Assistance

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Valid identification, social security, pay stubs or other proof of income, proof of crisis that cause being behind in rent (documents) or proof of crisis that cause to find a new place (documents), other document may apply for adults. Social security cards and birth certificates for children.

ELIGIBILITY: Must be at risk of becoming homeless due to circumstances that are out of clients control. Must be able to demonstrate financial self-sufficiency (ability to pay rent without financial assistance) moving forward and show proof of the reason why they are behind in their rent.

HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

ADDRESS

1333 Willow Pass Road

Concord, CA 94524

Phone: (925) 338-1038

Lao Family Community Development provides access to an array of housing opportunities and case managers to assist with housing needs in Contra Costa County. 

Currently, Lao Family Community Development manages three (3) master-leased interim rental propertities for homeless AB-109 re-entry adults in Richmond, Martinez, and Pittsburg. 

SERVICES PROVIDED: Help with affordable rental housing; housing navigation; first-time homeownership; supportive housing; business assistance, and entrepreneurship opportunities. 

SAN PABLO OFFICE
1865 Rumrill Blvd., Suite B

San Pablo, CA 94806

Phone: (510) 215-1220