Rent Assistance Resources

Thank you for visiting our Rental Assistance Resources web page!

In response to COVID-19 pandemic and its economic fallout, many local organizations in Richmond, California are creating or expanding rental assistance programs to support individuals and families impacted by the pandemic.

View our list of rent assistance resources below. This list is intended to guide Richmond residents and property owners to access programs that may be available to you. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact the Richmond Rent Program by phone (510) 234-RENT [7368] or by email at rent@ci.richmond.ca.us..

Visit our Resources page for other relevant information for Richmond landlords and tenants regarding legal services, rent and housing programs, and more!

California COVID-19 Rent Relief

The CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program provides financial assistance for rent and utilities to income-eligible California renters and their landlords who have been impacted by COVID-19.

Both renters and landlords can apply for assistance. Applications are still being accepted. Apply today to reduce your risk of eviction.

Visit our California Emergency Rent Assistance web page for more information regarding the State Rent Relief Program!

Ayuda con la Renta de COVID-19 de California

El programa Ayuda Con La Renta de COVID-19 de California ofrece asistencia financiera para la renta y los servicios públicos a los inquilinos de California que cumplen los requisitos de ingresos y a sus propietarios que han sido afectados por COVID-19.

Los inquilinos y propietarios pueden solicitar la ayuda. Todavía se aceptan solicitudes. Solicite hoy mismo para reducir el riesgo de desalojo.

Visite nuestra página web de Ayuda de Emergencia para la Renta de California para obtener más información sobre el Programa Estatal de Ayuda para la Renta!

List of Local Organizations Providing Rent Assistance

Organization Name	Address	Phone Number	Website/Links
Seasons of Sharing	P.O. Box 44740, San Francisco, CA 94144	925-521-5065	https://seasonofsharing.org/
Catholic Charities East Bay	217 Harbour Way, Richmond, CA 94801	510-768-3100	https://www.cceb.org/
Richmond Neighborhood Housing Services	12972 San Pablo Ave, Richmond, CA 94805	(510) 237-6459 ext. 1606	https://www.richmondnhs.org/
Community Housing Development Corporation	1535 Fred Jackson Way, Richmond, CA 94801	(510) 412-9290	www.communityhdc.org
Shelter, Inc.	P.O. Box 5368, Concord, CA 94524	(925) 335-0698	https://shelterinc.org/

Shelter Inc.'s Emergency Rental Assistance Program Relaunched!

If you are currently housed and need rental or mortgage assistance you may qualify to apply for the program.

The program is currently prioritizing households earning between 0-50% of AMI. Applicants/ households are required to verify their eligibility by applying to the program.

Not sure if you qualify? Please contact Shelter Inc. for more information or visit the following website, https://forms.shelterinc.org/renthelp/renthelp.html

NEW! Richmond Rapid Response Fund (R3F)

The Richmond Rent Program is proud to be part of the West Contra Costa COVID Community Cares Coalition. Launched the week after shelter-in -place took effect, the coalition engages over 90 cross-sector stakeholders including community partners and non-profits, the City, the West Contra Costa Unified School District, the County, local and regional coalitions, and funders.

Richmond Rapid Response Fund (R3F) was born from this community-centered process. The R3F will provide, coordinate, and advocate for direct resources and supports to heal our community in the wake of these ongoing crises and systemic racism. Beyond this pandemic, the fund will create healing centered, racially just policies, practices, and investments for long term community transformation.

Learn more about R3F and how you can get involved and give today: https://www.richmondresponsefund.org/