Housing Assistance
Attention Veterans
The VA Northern California Health Care System (NCHCS) and the City of Pittsburg Housing Authority are pleased to offer applications for the HUD-VASH Program.
New Assistance Provided – Tenant/Landlord Assistance
Free legal assistance for evictions, for more information.
State Loans and Grants
The State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) administers more than 20 programs that award loans and grants for the construction, acquisition, rehabilitation and preservation of affordable rental and ownership housing.
Below Market Rate Unit Now Available!
The Wisteria Development near downtown on Willow Pass Road at Port Chicago Highway has three below market rate units available to moderate income households of three or more persons. The first of these three units is now completed and available for purchase!
The below market rate sales price has been set at $315,000, based on moderate income levels set by the State. Income eligibility does apply with maximum income limits tied to moderate income (120% of median income) levels, based on household size. For example, for a family of 4, the maximum income for eligibility is set at $110,750.
- For additional information, see the Homebricks website at www.homebricks.com/Wisteria, and click on the City of Concord tab.
Homeless Prevention & Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP)
Rental Assistance is available for families or individuals who are having difficulty maintaining their current rental housing or have lost their housing due to the current state of the economy. The Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) is sponsored by the Contra Costa County Conservation and Development Department and the Cities of Richmond, Antioch, Concord, Walnut Creek and Pittsburg.
Housing Rehabilitation Loan & Grant
The City's Housing Rehabilitation Program currently provides: 1) Emergency Repair and Accessibility Grants & 2) Weatherization and Home Security Grants for Seniors (60+).
- All programs.
Brochures (English | Spanish) - Emergency Home Repair Assistance
Brochures (English | Spanish) - Mobile Home Repair Loan Program
Brochures (English | Spanish) - Single Family Home Repair Loan Program
Brochures (English | Spanish) - Weatherization and Home Security for Seniors
Brochures (English | Spanish)
First Time Homebuyer Program
Due to the California State Supreme Court's stay regarding the elimination of Redevelopment Agency's/funds (AB 1X 27 and AB 1X 26), the City's First Time Homebuyer Program funds are currently frozen. However, we anticipate starting our program up again in late January. Save a seat now at one of our First Time Homebuyer classes, before they fill up! New dates available.
- Brochure/Application Package (English | Spanish)
- Schedule of First Time Homebuyer Classes.
New Jan, Feb and March dates!
Sign up for class at www.crediteducation.org - Mortgage Credit Certificate Program
The Mortgage Credit Certificate Program, authorized by Congress in the Tax Reform Act of 1984, provides financial assistance to "First time homebuyers" for the purchase of new or existing single-family home. The Program is administered by Contra Costa County. For more information on Mortgage Credit Certificates.
Multi-Family Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program
Redevelopment Agency Assisted Affordable Housing
- AB 987
- Lakeside Affordable Apartments Waitlist and Application
Other Affordable Housing within Contra Costa County
List of Affordable Housing Developments funded by State HCD
- Housing through State Dept. of Housing and Community Development
- Contra Costa County Assisted Rental Units
Inclusionary Zoning Requirements
Mobile Home Rent Stabilization
Fair housing service providers for Contra Costa County
Bay Area Legal Aid provides free legal assistance and advice to households experiencing housing discrimination.- ECHO Fair Housing and Tenant Landlord Counseling call (855) ASK-ECHO, a counselor is available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition, an ECHO counselor is now available on Thursdays 9 to 4 p.m. at Monument Community Partnership, 1760 Clayton Road in Concord.