Emergency Rental Assistance Program in Alameda County
Eviction Moratorium in Alameda County
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The Alameda County Board of Supervisors updated its prior eviction moratorium ordinance on August 4, 2020, to ensure that all tenants and homeowners in the county can shelter-in-place during this crisis. With rare exceptions, this emergency ordinance prohibits any evictions anywhere in the County. The ordinance gives tenants a 12-month grace period to repay their rent. This ordinance is set to expire 60 days after the local health emergency has been lifted. Violators are subject to a $1000 fine and may face legal actions.
Are You Eligible for Emergency Rental Assistance in Alameda County?
(All three must be true in order to be eligible)
- Are you struggling financially and looking for help with your primary residence’s rent and/or utilities?
- Has anyone in the home experienced a reduction/loss of income, major expenses, or other financial troubles as a result of the COVID-19 epidemic, either directly or indirectly? OR have you been eligible for unemployment benefits since March 13, 2020?
- Can anyone in your household demonstrate that they are at risk of homelessness or housing insecurity, that they have past-due rent or utilities, or that they are living in unsafe living conditions?