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Foreclosure Prevention Program (FPP)

The Foreclosure Prevention Program (FPP) for small, low-income property owners will provide financial assistance to eligible property owners, who are at risk of foreclosure, or are in foreclosure. The financial assistance provided through FPP will be in the form of a recoverable grant up to $75,000 that can only be used to pay costs associated with bringing a property owner's loan current and in good standing. To learn more and apply visit: https://www.a1chs.org/fpp

Grants and Legal Assistance for Owner-Occupied Homeowners

ECHO's Tenant/Landlord Counseling Program provides information to tenants and landlords on rental housing issues such as evictions, rent increases, repairs and habitability, harassment, illegal entry, and other rights and responsibilities regarding the tenant/landlord relationship.

ECHO has trained mediators to assist in resolving housing disputes through conciliation and mediation. We make referrals to legal services for advice and representation on housing-related issues including evictions, rent increases, repairs and habitability, and harassment. Click here for ECHO Housing's Rent Review Ordinance and Tenant Protections Training https://youtu.be/nCwQSlWtkMI or access the slide presentation here: ECHO housing training for landlords

Get Up to $80k in Mortgage Relief or $20k in Property Tax Relief if You Live in the Property

The State of California has created a $1-billion mortgage relief fund to help low- to moderate-income homeowners who have fallen behind on their mortgage payments or property taxes during the pandemic. This does not apply to landlords who do not live at the property in question.

The governor's proposed 2024 budget may revise this number down $345 million from this fund because the money wasn't used. If you want this money, act fast as this program may go away in next year's budget.

• California Mortgage Relief Program | (camortgagerelief.org)
• Apply Application Questionnaire (osaas.app)

Small Claims Court for Rental Housing Providers Who are Owed Back-Owed Rent

Small Claims Guidance on Rental Debt

See Alameda County's Flyer for the steps and deadlines in the eviction process

The Self-help Desk at the Alameda County Superior Court provides legal information and resources to self-represent court customers. Assistance may be in the form of private appointments, referrals, Live Chat, and/or telephonic assistance. Self Help | Superior Court of California | County of Alameda

U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Meet with a HUD certified counselor to explain various options to prevent foreclosure.

• Find Housing Counselor HUD Housing Counselors | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

More Resources for Rental Housing Providers

State of California, Department of Real Estate: Property Owner Resources

2022 State of California Tenants Guide