Residential Tenant Eviction Moratoriums
Under COVID temporary eviction moratoriums passed by the State, Alameda County, and local cities including Oakland and Berkeley,
most residential tenants cannot currently be evicted for nonpayment of rent. This protection/moratorium is in place until the public agencies
lift their Local Emergency Declaration. However, unpaid rent will be due when the moratorium ends.
For information on specific Eviction Moratoriums, visit:
Legal Service Providers
Asian and Pacific Islander Legal Outreach
(Oakland residents only)
apilegaloutreach.org
510-251-2846
Bay Area Legal Aid
baylegal.org
888-382-3405
Centro Legal de la Raza
centrolegal.org
510-437-1554
tenantsrights@centrolegal.org
East Bay Community Law Center
ebclc.org
510-548-4040
Eviction Defense Center
www.evictiondefensecenteroakland.org
510-452-4541
COVID-19 Housing Grants
BERKELEY | City of Berkeley COVID-19 Housing Retention Grants
Provides grant assistance to Berkeley residents at risk of eviction due to COVID-19. The maximum grant amount
available through this program is $10,000. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/covid19-housing-retention/
OAKLAND | Keep Oakland Housed:
One-time financial assistance to low income renters and homeowners impacted by COVID-19.
For application with Centro Legal de la Raza, visit: https://www.tfaforms.com/forms/view/4848857
For more resources:
Catholic Charities East Bay
(510) 768-3100 | www.cceb.org
BACS
(510) 899-9289 or text (510) 759-4877
https://www.bayareacs.org/housing-solutions/
keepoaklandhoused @bayareacs.org
Centro Legal de la Raza
centrolegal.org.
510-437-1554.
tenantsrights@centrolegal.org
ALAMEDA COUNTY
Tenants
Preventing Homelessness Assistance: https://www.cceb.org/housing-intake/ Who can qualify: Alameda County Residents, People aged 55 and older, People disabilities, Low to moderate income, Families with dependent children, Veterans, Survivors of violence, Pregnant women in second trimester and beyond
For more information, visit: Catholic Charities East Bay | (510) 768-3100. | www.cceb.org
Keep Everyone Housed: (for Oakland, Emeryville, and Hayward residents) One-time housing assistance grants for tenants impacted by COVID-19. For application, visit: https://housing.bayareacs.org
For more information, visit: Bay Area Community Services (BACS) | (510) 899-9289 or text (510) 759-4877
https://www.bayareacs.org/housing-solutions/. | eepoaklandhoused@bayareacs.org
Homeowners
Housing and Economic Rights Advocates (HERA): One-time financial assistance to low income homeowners impacted by COVID-19. heraca.org (510) 271-8443 x 300
Additional Tenant and Homeowner Resources (Non-COVID)
Berkeley Housing Assistance Grants | Housing Retention Program
One-time grant assistance to Berkeley residents at risk of eviction for non-payment of rent or failed inspection due to excess clutter. The maximum grant amount available through this program is $5,000 per household https://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=129482
Alameda County Housing Assistance Grants
Tenants and Homeowners: Alameda County Housing Secure via Centro Legal de la Raza
One-time grant assistance to help Alameda County tenants and homeowners stay in their homes administered by Centro Legal de la Raza.
https://www.centrolegal.org/achousingsecure/
Homeowners: Housing and Economic Rights Advocates (HERA)
Heraca.org (510) 271-8443 x 300