Here are the different programs that are happening in the city that you reside in. Please keep in mind that there is also high volume in these programs. It never hurts to try for assistance in this time.
City of Berkeley
Berkeley Relief Fund is giving you a very great opportunity to receive a grant that can help with any financial hardships due to the affects of COVID-19. Please remember it is a FIRST COME FIRST SERVE basis.
The application process was made a little more clear to me today as I received an email from the City of Berkeley. With the high volume of applications they are no longer accepting email inquiries. You will need to call EBCLC at 510-548-4040, ext. 629 and leave a voicemail message with your
- Name
- Phone number
- Brief statement that you are a Berkeley Tenant seeking financial assistance.
The staff will need approximately 3-5 business days to call you back to determine your eligibility. Once the application process is started it takes 2-4 weeks to process. As you await for the call back please make sure that you have all REQUIRED DOCUMENTS on-hand so you can set them immediately.
City of Oakland
Catholic Charities of Oakland — Rental Assistance Program
For Oakland renters you can apply for the Rental Assistance Program. They are taking in consideration of the COVID-19 crisis for eligibility. Follow these steps instructed by a representative I spoke with. 1) Call this number 510-768-3166 and you will speak with Annie. Only call Mondays from 9am-11am. 2) Leave a voicemail with name, number and reason for needing assistance 3) Allow up to 3 business days for call back 4) Once they call back they will determine your eligibility and next steps.
City of Albany
None for City yet — Please refer to Alameda County Programs for now
City of El Sobrante
None for City yet — Please refer to Contra Costa County Programs for now