Public Housing, Subsidized Housing, and Section 8
Ask for a Fee Waiver if you can't afford filing fees
In most cases, you have to pay a fee to file papers with the court. If you can’t afford the filing fee, you can ask the court for a “fee waiver” in order to file for free. With a fee waiver, you also may not have to pay for certified copies, sheriff's service of process fees, or other costs related to starting a case, such as the cost for a court reporter to be at your trial.
California Civil Rights Department: Discrimination Complaint Process
Complaint process/forms for discrimination/civil rights issues
Contra Costa Housing Choice Voucher
The Housing Choice Voucher is a platform for growth for over 9000 families in Contra Costa County.
Harassment Prevention Guide for CA Housing Providers
Guide on harassment investigation, complaint, and prevention for housing providers (i.e. landlords, property management companies, emergency shelters, and HOAs)
Housing Authorities, Section 8 Vouchers, & Housing Discrimination Based on Disability - Your Rights and Options
Discrimination by government agencies and certain businesses against persons who have disabilities is illegal. This includes discrimination by Public Housing Authorities who administer/manage housing programs, such as Public Housing and Section 8 Vouchers. This resource includes sample letters to a housing authority or medical professional.
Housing Counseling Agencies
HUD-Certified Housing counselors throughout the country can provide advice on buying a home, renting, defaults, foreclosures, and credit issues. Housing counselors throughout the country can provide advice on buying a home, renting, defaults, forbearances, foreclosures, and credit issues. This list will show you several approved agencies in your area. The counseling agencies on this list are approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and they can offer independent advice, often at little or no cost to you. There is also a list of nationwide HUD-approved counseling agencies .
Lawyer Referral Service - Fresno County Bar Association
2444 Main Street, Suite 125 Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 264-2619
www.fresnocountybar.org/?pg=clientreferrals
This group does not provide legal representation in court.
Los Angeles Public Housing Information
The Public Housing Program receives subsidies from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide affordable housing to over 19,000 low income families, individuals, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities.
New California Law Requires Landlords to Provide Working Fridge and Stove in All Apartments
Update on AB628, which will require to provide all apartments with a working stove and refrigerator thanks to a new state law
Public Housing Agency Contact Information
Cities' public housing government agencies.
Sacramento Housing Choice Voucher Program
The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program (formerly known as Section 8) provides assistance to very low-income individuals and families to enable them to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private rental housing market.
San Bernardino Affordable Housing
The Housing Authority has various affordable housing programs that provide housing assistance to eligible, low-income households. Many of these programs are funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Here is a brief description of each program.
San Diego Rental Assistance
At Housing and Community Development Services, there are several programs to help low-income people pay their rent so they may live in a safe, healthy place.
Santa Clara Section 8 Application
Apply online to join the interest lists to be considered for a Housing Choice (Section 8) Voucher and explore rental assistance programs.
Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher
If you have a Section 8 Voucher (also called Housing Choice Voucher), the Housing Authority must give you a written notice before it takes your voucher away. The notice should tell you why the Housing Authority is taking your Voucher away. You have a right to challenge or appeal the Housing Authority’s decision to take your Voucher away.