No matter what stage of finding a home you’re in, CHAC has the resources for you.

Resources and agencies are sorted by region, scope of service, and category, along with a short description of their services and contact information.

Don’t see something you need? Contact CHAC with specifics and we will find the right resource for you!

 Local Services & Agencies 

All-California/Bay Area

MidPen Housing

Coverage: Northern California

MidPen Housing is one of Northern California’s largest nonprofit developers of affordable housing, offering property management and resident services to create stable housing options for low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities.

Jamboree Housing Corporation

Coverage: Northern and Southern California

Jamboree is a leading nonprofit builder of affordable housing, offering workforce housing and supportive services to low-income families, seniors, and the formerly homeless across several regions, including Sacramento.

Bay Area Rescue Mission

Coverage: Bay Area, Northern California

Bay Area Rescue Mission offers emergency shelters and transitional housing for homeless men, women, and children, providing them with food, shelter, and supportive programs to regain self-sufficiency


South Bay/Peninsula

Abode Services

Coverage: Alameda, Santa Clara, San Mateo Counties

Abode Services focuses on housing the homeless and low-income individuals through permanent housing solutions, rapid rehousing, and providing supportive services to help people maintain stable housing.

Housing Trust Silicon Valley
Coverage: Santa Clara, San Mateo Counties
HTSV provides financial support and resources for affordable housing, including loans for homebuyers, developers, and nonprofit organizations, and rental assistance programs focused on low-income residents in the South Bay and Peninsula areas.

Project Sentinel
Coverage: Santa Clara, San Mateo, Alameda Counties
Project Sentinel helps resolve housing-related issues through tenant and landlord counseling, fair housing enforcement, and mediation services. Their work ensures equal access to affordable housing throughout the South Bay and Peninsula regions.

Peninsula Family Service
Coverage: San Mateo County
Peninsula Family Service helps low-income families and seniors by providing financial empowerment programs, including housing assistance and rental support, aimed at promoting stability and preventing homelessness in the Peninsula region.

The Health Trust
Coverage: Santa Clara County
The Health Trust offers housing services for vulnerable populations, including those with chronic illnesses, disabilities, and the homeless. Their programs focus on supportive housing, helping individuals transition from homelessness to stable, affordable housing with comprehensive care services.

Charities Housing
Coverage: Santa Clara County
Charities Housing develops, owns, and manages affordable housing for low-income individuals and families in Santa Clara County. They provide long-term housing solutions and supportive services to help residents achieve stability and independence​

Northern California Land Trust

Coverage: Northern California

NCLT helps create affordable housing opportunities by acquiring and developing land and providing long-term affordable housing solutions through cooperative ownership​.

Satellite Affordable Housing Associates

Coverage: Northern California

SAHA provides quality affordable housing with support services for families, seniors, and people with disabilities, focusing on creating communities with long-term housing stability.

Volunteers of America Northern California & Northern Nevada

Coverage: Northern California and Northern Nevada

Volunteers of America provides affordable housing and supportive services, including emergency shelters and transitional housing, with a focus on helping vulnerable populations such as veterans and those with disabilities.

East Bay/Sacramento

East Bay Housing Organizations (EBHO)

Coverage: East Bay, Northern California

A coalition of organizations dedicated to expanding affordable housing in the East Bay through advocacy, policy efforts, and resources for those seeking affordable housing.

Berkeley Food & Housing Project

Coverage: Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano Counties

BFHP provides rapid re-housing, homeless prevention services, and support for veterans and their families to help them transition into stable and affordable housing​.

Building Futures

Coverage: Alameda County, Northern California

Building Futures offers shelter and housing assistance to individuals and families affected by domestic violence and homelessness, providing crisis intervention and long-term housing solutions​.

Oakland Community Land Trust

Coverage: Oakland, East Bay

The Oakland Community Land Trust preserves affordable housing by acquiring and rehabilitating residential properties, ensuring long-term affordability for low-income residents through cooperative ownership and tenant engagement​.

Resources for Community Development 

Coverage: East Bay, Northern California

RCD develops and manages affordable housing in the East Bay and other Northern California regions, focusing on providing housing solutions for low-income families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities.

Contra Costa Crisis Center

Coverage: Contra Costa County, East Bay

This organization provides referrals for housing assistance and homeless services, including emergency shelters and crisis intervention, through their 211 hotline for Contra Costa County residents​.