Housing and Human Services

Five members of the Engagement or Outreach Team smiling in front of City Hall West

Pictured above, the City of Alameda's Engagement Team (left to right): Raul Cedeno III, Julion Lillard, Scarlett Wagner, Camille Rodriguez, and Annabelle Flores.

The Housing and Human Services (HHS) Division of the City Manager’s Office is involved in the following activities:

  • Facilitating the preservation, rehabilitation and construction of affordable housing in Alameda
  • Supporting residents who are homeless or at risk of homelessness by providing services and shelter, as well as offering flexible funding
  • Implementing the affordable housing requirements of the City’s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance
  • Managing grants that support the construction of new affordable housing
  • Collaborating with community and social service providers whose programs preserve safety net services for low-income residents, including, but not limited to, children, youth, seniors, and persons with disabilities
  • Supporting the Social Service Human Relations Board (SSHRB) and the Alameda Collaborative for Children, Youth and their Families (ACCYF)

 

City of Alameda Public Hearing Regarding FY 2026–27 CDBG Action Plan

The City of Alameda (City) is an Entitlement City in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. On May 5, 2026, the City Council will review the proposed FY 2026-27 Action Plan. The FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan sets forth the City’s plan for addressing the City of Alameda Priority Needs including the use of HUD’s CDBG and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds. Specific goals for the upcoming year will be addressed in the Action Plan that will cover the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The proposed FY 2026-27 Action Plan will allocate approximately $1 million in CDBG Entitlement Funds plus an estimated $60,000 in CDBG Program Income and $180,000 of HOME funds.

Available for Public Review

Beginning April 3, 2026, the FY 2026-27 Action Plan, including funding details, may be accessed on the City of Alameda’s website(PDF, 652KB).

Opportunity to Be Heard

The public is encouraged and invited to participate in the Action Plan CDBG/HOME funding process and to comment on the housing and community development plans, orally or in writing, at the following scheduled Public Hearing:

May 5, 2026 City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Public hearing regarding the proposed FY 2026-27 Action Plan for CDBG and HOME federal funds. To view the public hearing, visit the City of Alameda's public meeting calendar

Comments regarding the proposed Action Plan may be submitted to Housing and Human Services at (510) 747-6890 or clerk@alamedaca.gov. Please provide comments by 5:00 p.m. on May 4, 2026. The City Council will hear comments and consider adoption of the Action Plan at its regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. on May 5, 2026. The public is encouraged to participate.

Provisions for Persons with Disabilities

If any person with an interest in participating in this program is a person with a disability as defined by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974 and requires an accommodation to participate or take interest, a request for accommodation may be made to Housing and Human Services at (510) 747-6890 or by email at housing@alamedaca.gov. Such request shall include a description of the accommodation sought, along with a statement of the impairment that necessitates the accommodation. Any request for accommodation shall be reviewed and a response provided within five business days of receipt of such request. Notice of any accommodation granted will be promptly provided to the requester.

Provisions for Non-English Speaking Residents

The City of Alameda has a network of employees speaking some 45 languages who can act as interpreters for residents seeking information regarding CDBG/HOME programs. If notified two business days in advance, the City will arrange to have an interpreter available. Please contact Housing and Human Services at (510) 747-6890 or by email at housing@alamedaca.gov.

Non-Discrimination Policy

The City of Alameda does not discriminate against any persons on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, source of income, genetic information, medical condition, physical disability or mental disability, or any other category protected by law.

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The City of Alameda (City) seeks a single organization to operate its residential rehabilitation program. The City invites qualified nonprofit and consultant agencies to submit proposals to administer the residential rehabilitation program for a one-year contract with the possibility of a renewal option. The City intends to award a service provider agreement to the agency (Consultant Team) deemed most qualified, based on the evaluation criteria contained in the Request for Proposals (RFP). Proposals are due May 14th, 2026, at 5:00pm PDT.  

The City will be holding a webinar regarding this RFP on May 4th at 10am. Register here.

The City of Alameda, the County of Alameda, and community partners are committed to addressing homelessness in our island city, and together offer many programs and services addressing homelessness.

Side view of a row of cheerful, small apartments made of recycled shipping containers with some construction workers in the background.

 

 

Rosefield Village Wait List Now Open!

The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda has opened the wait list for Rosefield Village (on the Doorway Housing Portal) and the deadline to apply is May 11th, 2026, at 5pm.

Rosefield Village is a mixed-income family housing development that offers affordable housing options. Via the Doorway listing there are one-bedroom and two-bedroom units available that will serve households earning 20% to 80% of the Area Median Income. Rosefield Village offers amenities that include an onsite laundry facility, a community room, patio with barbecue, unassigned onsite parking (plus street parking), onsite bicycle parking, an elevator, pet friendly housing, resident services, and an onsite Property Manager. Please see table below for income limits.

Household Size  20% AMI unit  30% AMI unit  50% AMI unit  60% AMI unit  80% AMI unit 
 1  $22,380/year  $33,570/year  $55,950/year  $67,140/year  $89,520/year
 2  $25,580/year  $38,370/year  $63,950/year  $76,740/year  $102,320/year
 3  $28,780/year  $43,170/year  $71,950/year  $86,340/year  $115,120/year
 4  $31,960/year  $47,940/year  $79,900/year  $95,880/year  $127,840/year
 5  $34,520/year  $51,780/year  $86,300/year  $103,560/year  $138,080/year
 6  $37,080/year  $55,620/year  $92,700/year  $111,240/year  $148,320/year
 7  $39,640/year  $59,460/year  $99,100/year  $118,920/year  $158,560/year
 

One-Bedroom, Moderate-Income BMR (Below Market Rate) Rentals Available at Star Harbor

Photo of brick facade of apartment building  

Photo of rooftop courtyard with view of the harbor

Newly constructed apartments are available for rent now at Star Harbor located at 1501 Buena Vista Avenue in Alameda. Two (2) one-bedroom apartments are available as part of the City's Below Market Rate (BMR) rent program for $2,186 per month - income limits will apply. Applications are accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Maximum occupancy limit of 3 people for a one-bedroom apartment. 

2026 Maximum Income Limits for Moderate Income 

Moderate income is considered to be 120% of the Area Median Income. 

1 person 2 people 3 people
$134,250 $153,400 $172,600

*Effective: April 23, 2025.

Below Market Rate (BMR) Rentals at Launch in Alameda

Street view of Launch apartment complex 

Photo of rooftop lounge area with view of the harbor.

Launch is currently accepting rental applications for available Below Market Rate (BMR) studios, junior one-bedroom, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Maximum income limits apply based on apartment availability.

Other Affordable Housing Opportunities

In addition to viewing listings that are posted by local property management companies, check out the resources below:

  • The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda maintains a list of its affordable rentals. It is updated periodically, so please refer to it for updates. You can also sign up for the Alameda Housing Authority's mailing list to find out when the waiting list might be opened to accept applications in the future.

  • The Alameda County Housing & Community Development Department also maintains a list of affordable housing opportunities that are available. Please continue to check the website for available housing opportunities.

  • The Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA) maintains the Doorway Housing Portal. The portal provides a central place for housing seekers to find and apply for affordable housing throughout the Bay Area.

  • Contact Eden Information and Referral for information about housing and other services that may be available by calling 2-1-1 or visiting their website.

Inclusionary Housing Rental Guidelines 

The City of Alameda funds and oversees the Inclusionary Housing Program, often referred to as the Below Market Rate (BMR) Program. The Inclusionary Housing Rental Guidelines manual(PDF, 338KB) describes the program guidelines and processing procedures for the BMR Rentals program. These guidelines shall be updated from time to time and are subject to final interpretation by the City. 

 

2025 Below Market Rate (BMR) Homeownership Waitlists in Alameda

Rise Housing, on behalf of the City of Alameda, is accepting pre-applications for three (3) BMR Homeownership Waitlist lotteries for 2025's income limits. A separate waitlist application must be submitted for Very Low-income (50% AMI), Low-income (80% AMI), and Moderate-Income (120% AMI) households. Preference points apply.

Eligible pre-applications that were received by June 9, 2025, were included in the lottery list ranking. Eligible applications received after June 9, 2025, will be accepted, and will be placed at the end of the household’s respective income and preference category’s ranked lottery list.

PLEASE NOTE: If you applied for the previous 2024 BMR waitlist, you must reapply for the 2025 BMR waitlist if you wish to be considered for any BMR homes that become available that will utilize the City's waitlists for buyer selection. Your 2024 waitlist lottery position will not be retained and you will be re-ranked on the 2025 waitlist.

Home Buyer Assistance Programs

Down Payment Assistance Program

The Alameda County Housing & Community Development Department offers a Down Payment Assistance (DPA) program that is administered by Hello Housing. DPA funds are to help first-time homebuyers with the purchase of a home in Alameda County. Check out www.acboost.org or call (510) 500-8840 for more information about down payment assistance. Please sign up at https://www.hellohousing.org/stay_connected/ to be notified when the next application period becomes available for this program.

Low Interest Rate Home Financing, Down Payment & Closing Cost Assistance

The California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) provides low interest rate home financing as well as down payment and closing cost assistance to low- to moderate-income homebuyers in California. CalHFA offers its loan products through a network of loan officers and mortgage brokers. For more information, please ask your loan officer or visit CalHFA's website.

Not Ready to Buy Yet?

Preparing for Homeownership

  1. Learn about the home-buying process through online education for first-time homebuyers, such as the CFPB's step-by-step guide or the MGIC's homebuyer education options.
  2. Get pre-approved by a lender (bank, credit union, mortgage broker) to find out how much you can afford and if there are any steps that you should be taking now to prepare for homeownership in the future.
  3. Build savings! If you don't know where to start, there are financial literacy resources available from America Saves and MyMoney.gov.
  4. Pay your bills on time and reduce debt.
  5. Review your credit report for free each year through Annual Credit Report.
  6. Get to know the market/how much properties sell for by researching your options. Websites like Redfin, Zillow, and Fannie Mae can be a good place to start gathering information.

Affordable Homeownership Interest List

To obtain information about homes that are offered through the City of Alameda’s Inclusionary Housing Program in Alameda, please sign up for the City’s mailing list:

  1. Visit the City's newsletter page.
  2. Enter your email address at the top of the page.
  3. Scroll to "Housing & Human Services" and select “Affordable homeownership interest list”
  4. Review the data privacy policy and if you consent, check the box and click "Next."

Inclusionary Housing Homeownership Guidelines

The City of Alameda funds and oversees the Inclusionary Housing Program, often referred to as the Below Market Rate (BMR) Program. The Inclusionary Housing Homeownership Guidlines manual describes the program guidelines and processing procedures for the BMR program. These guidelines shall be updated from time to time and are subject to final interpretation by the City. 

City of Alameda Housing & Human Services Resource List

A PDF version of this list can be accessed on our website.

Affordable & Inclusionary Housing Rentals

Alameda County low-income/affordable housing waitlists or ongoing opportunity platforms:

Organization Information        Contact Info  Website 
Launch is currently accepting
applications for available
studios, junior one-bedroom,
one-bedroom and two-
bedroom apartment.
1777 Clement Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 890-0090
 https://launchalameda.com/income-based-housing/
The Housing Authority of the
City of Alameda maintains a
list. It is updated periodically,
so please refer to it for
updates
701 Atlantic Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 747-4300  
The Alameda County Housing
& Community Development
Department maintains a list of
affordable housing
opportunities. Please continue
to check the website for
available housing
opportunities.
224 W Winton Ave.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 670-6378
 https://housing.acgov.org/
The Bay Area Housing Finance
Authority (BAHFA) maintains
the Doorway Housing Portal.
The portal provides a central
place for housing seekers to
find and apply for affordable
housing throughout the Bay
Area.
Irene Farnsworth
Ifarnsworth@bayarea
metro.gov

(Anti-Displacement &
Homeless Prevention
Services)
 https://housingbayarea.mtc.ca.gov/
Contact Eden Information and
Referral for information about
housing and other services
that may be available by
calling 2-1-1
 Dial 2-1-1  https://211alamedacounty.org/

 

Eviction Prevention/Tenants' Rights Legal Assistance Providers

Legal assistance for individuals or families facing eviction, and/or seeking tenants' rights advocacy and support.

Organization Information Phone Number  Website 
Family Violence Law Center (800) 947-8301  https://fvlc.org/programs/legal-services
Eviction Defense Center (510) 452-4541  https://www.evictiondefensecenteroakland.org/contact
Centro Legal de la Raza (510) 437-1554  https://www.centrolegal.org/tenants-rights/ 
Bay Area Legal Aid  (510) 663-4744 https://baylegal.org/legal-areas/housing/
East Bay Community Law  (510) 548-4040  https://ebclc.org/get-help/housing-services/

 

Back Rent/Move-In Financial Assistance Providers

These agencies can provide one-time financial assistance for rent arrears and/or move-in deposits. Please note, eligibility varies based on program funding and capacity.

Organization  Contact Information  Website
Building Futures  1840 Fairway Dr.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 357-0205  
https://bfwc.org/services/housing/
ECHO Housing  2251 2nd #200
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 581-9380  
https://www.echofairhousing.org/rental-assistance-program.html
St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County (up to $1k)  2272 San Pablo Ave.
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 638-7600  
https://www.svdp-alameda.org/resources.html
BACS: Keep People Housed (Oakland)  390 40th St.
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 613-0330  
https://www.keeppeoplehoused.org/
Social Services CalWORKS (families)  2000 San Pablo Ave.
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 891-0700  
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources//cdss-programs/housing-programs/calworks-homeless-assistance 
Insight Housing (veterans)  1 (888) 479-1926 https://insighthousing.org/what-we-do/veteran-services/ 
EOCP (veterans)  (510) 746-3633 or
veterans@EOCP.net
https://www.eocp.net/veteran-services
Swords to Plowshares (veterans)  1060 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA
94103
(415) 727-8387  
https://www.swords-to-plowsharse.org/services/housing 

 

Housing Navigation Providers

Organization  Contact Information  Website 
CRIL Hayward  439 A St.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 881-5743  
https://www.crilhayward.org/housing-assistance
The Unity Council  1900 Fruitvale Ave.
#2A
Oakland, CA
(510) 535-6900  
https://unitycouncil.org/program/housing-access-navigation/
Family Bridges  168 11th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 839-2022
https://housing-community-services.familybridges.org/housing-services
Front Porch: Home Match  1 (800) 233-3709   https://frontporch.net/live/home-match#request-info
Mastick Senior Center (seniors)  (510) 747-7505  https://www.alamedaca.gov/departments/recreation-parks/mastick-senior-center
St. Mary's Center (seniors)  925 Brockhurst St.
Oakland, CA 94608
(510) 923-9600  
https://stmaryscenter.org/senior-homeless-services/

 

Utility Bill Assistance (Past Due or Discounted Assistance)

Organization  Phone Number  Website 
PG&E: Low Income Home
Energy Assistance Program  

1 (877) 660-6789  
https://www.pge.com/en/account/billing-and-assistance/financial-assistance/low-income-home-energy-assistance-program.html
Alameda Municipal Power (AMP)  (510) 748-3900 https:www.alamedamp.com/165/financial-assistance
East Bay Municipal Utility
District (EBMUD) Customer
Assistance Program  
(510) 287-0468 https://www.ebmud.com/customers/customer-assistance-program
Alameda County Industries
(Recyclables, Organics, &
Garbage) Senior Discount 
(510) 483-1400 https://alamedacountyindustries.com/alameda/residential/forms/
Alameda County Industries
(Recyclables, Organics, &
Garbage) Low Income
Discount  
(510) 483-1400  https://alamedacountyindustries.com/alameda/residential/forms/

 

Comprehensive Employment Support Centers

Organization Information Contact Information Website 
American Job Center for CA  7677 Oak Port St.
#325
Oakland, CA 94621  
https://edenareaonestop.org/job-seeker/
Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency 1600 San Pablo Ave.
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 419-0669
https://www.self-sufficiency.org/ctehc
CalWORKS: Welfare to Work  2000 San Pablo Ave.
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 891-0700
https://www.alamedacountysocialservices.org/our-services/work-and-money/employment-and-training/welfare-to-work
Oakland PIC  268 Grand Ave.
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 858-6742
https://oaklandpic.org/job-seekers/
Youth Uprising 8711 MacArthur Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 777-9909
https://www.youthuprising.org/programs/career-education

Are you or someone you know currently homeless, at risk of becoming homeless?

  • After December 31, 2025, please call Housing & Human Services at (510) 747-6890 or email at HumanServices@alamedaca.gov.
  • For evenings or weekends, call 2-1-1 to access resources county-wide.

Staff at these numbers have the most in-depth knowledge of available resources, shelter locations, and available housing applications.

Are you experiencing domestic violence?

Organization  Contact Information 
Domestic Violence Resource Guide for Alameda County  
Building Futures 24/7 Crisis Line: 866-A-WAY-OUT
Alameda Health System Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Program (SARRT) 24/7 Crisis Line: (510) 534-9290
Alameda County Family Justice Center Office Phone: (510) 267-8800
Family Violence Law Center
24/7 DV Crisis Line: 800-947-8301
Office Phone: (510) 208-0220
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital – Teen Clinic Contact for care person: (510) 428-3885 ext. 2827
Office Phone: (510) 428-3336
Claire’s House (510) 768-3143
Triumph Educational Center (510) 636-4111
California Partnership to End Domestic Violence – Domestic Violence Organizations in the Bay Area  
Futures Without Violence – Resource Library  

 

Other organizations serving Alameda:

Organization

Contact Info 
Alameda Connect - Transportation Resources (formerly called the Paratransit Program) (510) 747-7513
CityParatransit@alamedaca.gov
Alameda Food Bank (510) 523-5850
Mastick Senior Center (510) 747-7500
Alameda Unified School District –McKinney Vento Coordinator (510) 337-7135
JMcCarthy@alamedaunified.org
Alameda Rent Program (510) 747-7520
RentProgram@alamedaca.gov

 

For more resources, access our full Housing & Human Services Resource List pamphlet. If you need a copy of the Housing & Human Services Resource List pamphlet in an alternative or translated format, please contact ada@alamedaca.gov.

 

The City of Alameda is one of eight jurisdictional members of the Alameda County HOME Consortium. As the lead agency for the Consortium, Alameda County coordinates long-range planning and annual applications to HUD for both Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. While HOME funds are administered by Alameda County on behalf of the participating jurisdictions, CDBG funds are directly awarded to some of the participating jurisdictions, including Alameda, as annual “entitlement” funds. Please visit our CDBG and HOME webpage to learn more about these programs. 

City of Alameda Residential Rehabilitation Assistance for Low- and Moderate-Income Households

Coming 2026!

Renew Alameda County (RENEW AC)  

Renew AC is a new home improvement loan assistance program for low-income homeowners throughout the County. Administered by Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley, Renew AC aims to help keep existing homeowners in their homes, and maintain existing housing stock in a safe, livable condition.

To learn more or apply, visit www.RenewAC.org or contact Habitat for Humanity's Home Repair program:

Habitat for Humanity East Bay & Silicon Valley
Home Repair Hotline  (510) 803-3388 
Email address  homerepair@habitatebsv.org
Website  www.habitatebsv.org
Address  2619 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612


The State of California Prohousing Designation Program (PDP), established in 2019, creates financial incentives for jurisdictions that are compliant with state housing laws, including Housing Element requirements, and have enacted local policies that facilitate housing production. The PDP is overseen by the California State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). On November 20, 2024, HCD designated the City of Alameda as a Prohousing Jurisdiction under the PDP. Additionally, the City was awarded $1 million in funding under the Round 3 Prohousing Incentive Program. A total of $750,000 has been allocated toward the Day Center Relocation construction and $250,000 for supportive services at the Alameda Housing Authority’s Linnet Corner project. As a Prohousing Jurisdiction, the City is positioned to apply for future rounds of funding which will aide in supporting community development. The PIP grant program is designed to encourage jurisdictions to obtain a Prohousing Designation by rewarding jurisdictions that pursue additional Prohousing Policies to earn a higher Prohousing Designation Score. Under the PIP, grants are available for a variety of planning or implementation activities related to housing and community development.

Amy Wooldridge
Assistant City Manager
Email: awooldridge@alamedaca.gov

C'Mone Falls
Housing and Human Services Manager
Email: cfalls@alamedaca.gov

Grecia Mannah-Ayon
Program Manager, Housing
Email: gmannahayon@alamedaca.gov

Camille Rodriguez
Program Manager, Homeless Services
Email: crodriguez@alamedaca.gov

Andre Fairley
Management Analyst
Email: afairley@alamedaca.gov

Raul Cedeno III
Program Specialist II
Email: rcedeno@alamedaca.gov