Alameda County Housing and Community Development Department
@achcd.bsky.social
We help build and maintain affordable housing for the diverse residents of Alameda County, whether though rental or homeownership programs, and ensure Alameda County is a safe, well-maintained, and great place to call home. Website: www.achcd.org.
Thanks Measure A1! This month we celebrated the Ground Breaking for Pacific Avenue Senior Homes at 3701 Pacific Avenue, Livermore.The development, which received $6.1M of bond funding, will have 79 units of housing for low-income seniors, earning 20% to 60% of AMI, seniors experiencing homelessness.
June 24, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Thanks Measure A1! This month we celebrated the Ground Breaking for Pacific Avenue Senior Homes at 3701 Pacific Avenue, Livermore.The development, which received $6.1M of bond funding, will have 79 units of housing for low-income seniors, earning 20% to 60% of AMI, seniors experiencing homelessness.
Did you know Alameda County utilizes a Mobile Citizen app that allows the public to report potholes, graffiti, and illegal dumping to the County's Public Works Agency? Search for "mobile citizen" in your phone's app store.
Visit the Mobile Citizen page at: www.acpwa.org/programs.../...
Visit the Mobile Citizen page at: www.acpwa.org/programs.../...
June 11, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Did you know Alameda County utilizes a Mobile Citizen app that allows the public to report potholes, graffiti, and illegal dumping to the County's Public Works Agency? Search for "mobile citizen" in your phone's app store.
Visit the Mobile Citizen page at: www.acpwa.org/programs.../...
Visit the Mobile Citizen page at: www.acpwa.org/programs.../...
HUD federal funds make a big difference in Alameda County!
The County receives $18.5M in CBDG. In addition to assisting over 1,000 people with housing services, the funds pay for community infrastructure, educational facilities, senior services like Meals on Wheels, home repair and legal help.
The County receives $18.5M in CBDG. In addition to assisting over 1,000 people with housing services, the funds pay for community infrastructure, educational facilities, senior services like Meals on Wheels, home repair and legal help.
June 9, 2025 at 10:36 PM
HUD federal funds make a big difference in Alameda County!
The County receives $18.5M in CBDG. In addition to assisting over 1,000 people with housing services, the funds pay for community infrastructure, educational facilities, senior services like Meals on Wheels, home repair and legal help.
The County receives $18.5M in CBDG. In addition to assisting over 1,000 people with housing services, the funds pay for community infrastructure, educational facilities, senior services like Meals on Wheels, home repair and legal help.
Did you know: There are 22,000 low income households that are served by the HUD's Housing Choice Vouchers in Alameda County, for a total of $525M in critically important funding that keeps people housed? The voucher is a form of federal assistance for low-income individuals helping to paying rent.
June 5, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Did you know: There are 22,000 low income households that are served by the HUD's Housing Choice Vouchers in Alameda County, for a total of $525M in critically important funding that keeps people housed? The voucher is a form of federal assistance for low-income individuals helping to paying rent.
Federal funding in Alameda County makes a huge impact!
In Alameda County, 28% of homeless services funding is from HUD's Continuum of Care (COC) program, or $589M in the last fiscal year. This money serves 19,000 a year with emergency shelter and supportive housing, keeping people sheltered.
In Alameda County, 28% of homeless services funding is from HUD's Continuum of Care (COC) program, or $589M in the last fiscal year. This money serves 19,000 a year with emergency shelter and supportive housing, keeping people sheltered.
June 5, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Federal funding in Alameda County makes a huge impact!
In Alameda County, 28% of homeless services funding is from HUD's Continuum of Care (COC) program, or $589M in the last fiscal year. This money serves 19,000 a year with emergency shelter and supportive housing, keeping people sheltered.
In Alameda County, 28% of homeless services funding is from HUD's Continuum of Care (COC) program, or $589M in the last fiscal year. This money serves 19,000 a year with emergency shelter and supportive housing, keeping people sheltered.
211 is here to help!
June 5, 2025 at 10:47 PM
211 is here to help!
The County of Alameda Board of Supervisors proclaimed May 2025 Affordable Housing Month! Check out all the events still to come: ebho.org/events/month....
Don't miss our panel discussion on May 29, 1:00 - 2:30, "Future of Federal Funding" at County Offices, 224 W. Winton Ave, Hayward.
Don't miss our panel discussion on May 29, 1:00 - 2:30, "Future of Federal Funding" at County Offices, 224 W. Winton Ave, Hayward.
May 14, 2025 at 11:45 PM
The County of Alameda Board of Supervisors proclaimed May 2025 Affordable Housing Month! Check out all the events still to come: ebho.org/events/month....
Don't miss our panel discussion on May 29, 1:00 - 2:30, "Future of Federal Funding" at County Offices, 224 W. Winton Ave, Hayward.
Don't miss our panel discussion on May 29, 1:00 - 2:30, "Future of Federal Funding" at County Offices, 224 W. Winton Ave, Hayward.
Last Friday HCD was proud to attend the Grand Opening of Crescent Grove Apartments, a 72-unit new affordable housing project. Alameda County committed over $16 million in CDBG, Boomerang, ARPA-SLRF, HOME and Measure A1 (MA1) bond funds funds.
May 12, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Last Friday HCD was proud to attend the Grand Opening of Crescent Grove Apartments, a 72-unit new affordable housing project. Alameda County committed over $16 million in CDBG, Boomerang, ARPA-SLRF, HOME and Measure A1 (MA1) bond funds funds.
Don't miss the FREE screening of The Apology this Thursday, May 8 at 1:00 - 2:30 pm at 224 W Winton Ave, Hayward in Room 160 (HCD Building). Register here and join us for this important film about eminent domain displacement of residents in the 60s Alameda County://TheApologyAtHCD.eventbrite.com
May 8, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Don't miss the FREE screening of The Apology this Thursday, May 8 at 1:00 - 2:30 pm at 224 W Winton Ave, Hayward in Room 160 (HCD Building). Register here and join us for this important film about eminent domain displacement of residents in the 60s Alameda County://TheApologyAtHCD.eventbrite.com
Whose lives have not been affected by a great teacher? We’d like to recognize the fantastic teachers that inspire our kids to do big things, as well as the other important public servants that make our school function – secretaries, nurses, janitors and administrators who make the systems run.
May 7, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Whose lives have not been affected by a great teacher? We’d like to recognize the fantastic teachers that inspire our kids to do big things, as well as the other important public servants that make our school function – secretaries, nurses, janitors and administrators who make the systems run.
Happy Public Service Recognition Week! PSRW honors those who serve our nation as federal, state, county and local government employees.
Our court system would not function without the hardworking Court Clerks, Bailiffs, Court Reporters, Court Librarians and Interpreters. #PSRWCA #CAServingCA
Our court system would not function without the hardworking Court Clerks, Bailiffs, Court Reporters, Court Librarians and Interpreters. #PSRWCA #CAServingCA
May 5, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Happy Public Service Recognition Week! PSRW honors those who serve our nation as federal, state, county and local government employees.
Our court system would not function without the hardworking Court Clerks, Bailiffs, Court Reporters, Court Librarians and Interpreters. #PSRWCA #CAServingCA
Our court system would not function without the hardworking Court Clerks, Bailiffs, Court Reporters, Court Librarians and Interpreters. #PSRWCA #CAServingCA
Thanks Measure A1! Our new report shows that MA1 funds have been used to create 4,181 new affordable housing units and leveraged $3.3B in total construction value for a 1:7.5 leverage ratio. Every MA1 $ that went into a rental units attracted more than $7 for the project! measurea1.acgov.org
May 2, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Thanks Measure A1! Our new report shows that MA1 funds have been used to create 4,181 new affordable housing units and leveraged $3.3B in total construction value for a 1:7.5 leverage ratio. Every MA1 $ that went into a rental units attracted more than $7 for the project! measurea1.acgov.org
May is Affordable Housing Month, an opportunity to educate our communities on how affordable housing benefits us all.
HCD is having a FREE showing of The Apology.
Date: May 8th – 1 - 2:30 PM
Location: Room 160, 224 W. Winton Ave, Hayward
Link to register: theapologyathcd.eventbrite.com
HCD is having a FREE showing of The Apology.
Date: May 8th – 1 - 2:30 PM
Location: Room 160, 224 W. Winton Ave, Hayward
Link to register: theapologyathcd.eventbrite.com
May 1, 2025 at 9:43 PM
May is Affordable Housing Month, an opportunity to educate our communities on how affordable housing benefits us all.
HCD is having a FREE showing of The Apology.
Date: May 8th – 1 - 2:30 PM
Location: Room 160, 224 W. Winton Ave, Hayward
Link to register: theapologyathcd.eventbrite.com
HCD is having a FREE showing of The Apology.
Date: May 8th – 1 - 2:30 PM
Location: Room 160, 224 W. Winton Ave, Hayward
Link to register: theapologyathcd.eventbrite.com
Affordable Housing Month is right around the corner in May! Look on EBHOI's Calendar for a complete listing of AHM events at: ebho.org/our-work/affordable-housing-month.
And don't miss our screening of The Apology on May 8 at 1:00! Register at theapologyathcd.eventbrite.com.
And don't miss our screening of The Apology on May 8 at 1:00! Register at theapologyathcd.eventbrite.com.
April 29, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Affordable Housing Month is right around the corner in May! Look on EBHOI's Calendar for a complete listing of AHM events at: ebho.org/our-work/affordable-housing-month.
And don't miss our screening of The Apology on May 8 at 1:00! Register at theapologyathcd.eventbrite.com.
And don't miss our screening of The Apology on May 8 at 1:00! Register at theapologyathcd.eventbrite.com.
Thanks, Measure A1! 255 people have been approved for down payment assistance through AC Boost. Approved applicants can borrow up to $210,000 in the form of a down payment assistance loan to buy a home in Alameda County. Over 20% of approved applicants are teachers! www.acboost.org.
April 28, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Thanks, Measure A1! 255 people have been approved for down payment assistance through AC Boost. Approved applicants can borrow up to $210,000 in the form of a down payment assistance loan to buy a home in Alameda County. Over 20% of approved applicants are teachers! www.acboost.org.
It's official, residents of Ashland, Cherryland, Hayward Acres, Fairview, San Lorenzo, and Castro Valley will now see their community name accurately reflected as the default "Place Name" (where you would write the city or town) on USPS.com. More info and FAQs: www.acgov.org/cda/addresschange.htm.
April 15, 2025 at 10:19 PM
It's official, residents of Ashland, Cherryland, Hayward Acres, Fairview, San Lorenzo, and Castro Valley will now see their community name accurately reflected as the default "Place Name" (where you would write the city or town) on USPS.com. More info and FAQs: www.acgov.org/cda/addresschange.htm.
Are you a rental housing provider in Unincorporated Alameda County? Join EBRHA's Rental Housing Networking Mixer on April 23, 5:30-7:30 at La Pinata San Leandro. Register at: achprc.org/event/rental-housing-networking-mixer.
Rental Housing Networking Mixer - ACHPRC
Whether you’re a long-time rental housing provider or new to the rental community, this event is a great opportunity to stay informed, learn about available
achprc.org
April 14, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Are you a rental housing provider in Unincorporated Alameda County? Join EBRHA's Rental Housing Networking Mixer on April 23, 5:30-7:30 at La Pinata San Leandro. Register at: achprc.org/event/rental-housing-networking-mixer.
Find high-quality, affordable housing opportunities located throughout Alameda County Housing Portal. Check availability & apply online at housing.acgov.org.
Starting 5/19, the portal will become part of the larger, Bay Area - wide Doorway Housing Portal at: housingbayarea.mtc.ca.gov.
Starting 5/19, the portal will become part of the larger, Bay Area - wide Doorway Housing Portal at: housingbayarea.mtc.ca.gov.
April 10, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Find high-quality, affordable housing opportunities located throughout Alameda County Housing Portal. Check availability & apply online at housing.acgov.org.
Starting 5/19, the portal will become part of the larger, Bay Area - wide Doorway Housing Portal at: housingbayarea.mtc.ca.gov.
Starting 5/19, the portal will become part of the larger, Bay Area - wide Doorway Housing Portal at: housingbayarea.mtc.ca.gov.
Many households struggle to secure money for a down payment, making homeownership impossible.
Housing Trust Silicon Valley just introduced a NEW down payment assistance program: housingtrustsv.org/.../home-acc....
Learn about Alameda County's AC Boost assistance program at: www.acboost.org.
Housing Trust Silicon Valley just introduced a NEW down payment assistance program: housingtrustsv.org/.../home-acc....
Learn about Alameda County's AC Boost assistance program at: www.acboost.org.
April 8, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Many households struggle to secure money for a down payment, making homeownership impossible.
Housing Trust Silicon Valley just introduced a NEW down payment assistance program: housingtrustsv.org/.../home-acc....
Learn about Alameda County's AC Boost assistance program at: www.acboost.org.
Housing Trust Silicon Valley just introduced a NEW down payment assistance program: housingtrustsv.org/.../home-acc....
Learn about Alameda County's AC Boost assistance program at: www.acboost.org.
Alameda County's Just Cause ordinance went into effect 3/6.
NEW - Find the procedures for landlords initiating an eviction are on our website at: www.achcd.org/just-cause-for-eviction-ordinance-passed.
NEW - Find the procedures for landlords initiating an eviction are on our website at: www.achcd.org/just-cause-for-eviction-ordinance-passed.
April 3, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Alameda County's Just Cause ordinance went into effect 3/6.
NEW - Find the procedures for landlords initiating an eviction are on our website at: www.achcd.org/just-cause-for-eviction-ordinance-passed.
NEW - Find the procedures for landlords initiating an eviction are on our website at: www.achcd.org/just-cause-for-eviction-ordinance-passed.
📢 TOMORROW: Attend a Know Your Rights Workshop!
🗓 When: April 2, 2025
⏰ Time: 2 PM
📍 Where: 439 A St, Hayward, CA 94541
🔗 Scan the QR code or visit www.ac-housingsecure.org for more info.
#DerechosDelInquilino #JusticiaDeVivienda #PoderComunitario #eventoshayward
🗓 When: April 2, 2025
⏰ Time: 2 PM
📍 Where: 439 A St, Hayward, CA 94541
🔗 Scan the QR code or visit www.ac-housingsecure.org for more info.
#DerechosDelInquilino #JusticiaDeVivienda #PoderComunitario #eventoshayward
April 1, 2025 at 9:42 PM
📢 TOMORROW: Attend a Know Your Rights Workshop!
🗓 When: April 2, 2025
⏰ Time: 2 PM
📍 Where: 439 A St, Hayward, CA 94541
🔗 Scan the QR code or visit www.ac-housingsecure.org for more info.
#DerechosDelInquilino #JusticiaDeVivienda #PoderComunitario #eventoshayward
🗓 When: April 2, 2025
⏰ Time: 2 PM
📍 Where: 439 A St, Hayward, CA 94541
🔗 Scan the QR code or visit www.ac-housingsecure.org for more info.
#DerechosDelInquilino #JusticiaDeVivienda #PoderComunitario #eventoshayward
Have you built an ADU? After your final inspection, your ADU is ready for move-in! This might be for you, a family member, or tenant. Get information on everything from setting the rent to writing your lease & understanding rental laws through Alameda County's ADU Resource Center: www.adu.acgov.org
March 25, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Have you built an ADU? After your final inspection, your ADU is ready for move-in! This might be for you, a family member, or tenant. Get information on everything from setting the rent to writing your lease & understanding rental laws through Alameda County's ADU Resource Center: www.adu.acgov.org
Just 35 affordable, available homes exist for every 100 renter households with extremely low incomes. This shortage impacts every state resulting in widespread housing cost burdens for extremely low-income households nearly everywhere. One finding of NLIHC's report The Gap: nlihc.org/gap.
The GAP
The U.S. has a shortage of more than 7.1 million rental homes affordable and available to extremely low-income renter households. Find out more. #TheGap25
nlihc.org
March 21, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Just 35 affordable, available homes exist for every 100 renter households with extremely low incomes. This shortage impacts every state resulting in widespread housing cost burdens for extremely low-income households nearly everywhere. One finding of NLIHC's report The Gap: nlihc.org/gap.
Created by Begins with Home @beginswithhome.bsky.social last year, this is a great view into what affordable housing means to a senior living on the street - take a peek! youtu.be/lhaXhpcUubU
How one senior's life was transformed by housing
YouTube video by Begins with Home
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March 20, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Created by Begins with Home @beginswithhome.bsky.social last year, this is a great view into what affordable housing means to a senior living on the street - take a peek! youtu.be/lhaXhpcUubU
250 low-income individuals and families have been approved for down payment assistance through the Measure A1-funded program! AC Boost provides loans to bring homeownership within reach of households who would otherwise not be able to afford to purchase a home in Alameda County. www.acboost.org
March 20, 2025 at 8:43 PM
250 low-income individuals and families have been approved for down payment assistance through the Measure A1-funded program! AC Boost provides loans to bring homeownership within reach of households who would otherwise not be able to afford to purchase a home in Alameda County. www.acboost.org