Keep People Housed

Agency: Keep People Housed

Description

This Agency may be out of funding, Please DO NOT REFER ANYONR AT THIS TIME.Nonprofit agency provides rental assistance to Oakland residents. Who is eligible to receive services?All Oakland residents experiencing a housing crisis who have a household income at or below 30% of Area Median Income, with priority to Voucher Holders. Effective 2/24/2020 Emergency financial assistance and supportive services: All Oakland residents experiencing a housing crisis who have a household income at or below 30% of Area Median Income, with priority to voucher holders. Legal representation will be provided to tenants (who have a household income at or below 50% of Area Median Income) with an active eviction lawsuit at EBCLC. HOW TO GET HELPCall 211 or reach out directly to the agencies.LEGAL REPRESENTATIONEast Bay Community Law Center (EBCLC): 510-548-4040Ask for housing intakeEMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICESBay Area Community Services (BACS): 510-899-9289What is a housing crisis for purposes of this program?A housing crisis is any current condition in which a person or household who is currently housed is at-risk of losing that housing. Conditions that could lead to a housing crisis include, but are not limited to, any situation that could give rise to a landlord attempting to evict a tenant. Examples include: A tenant not having money to pay their rent, Conditions that could allow a landlord to claim a tenant is in violation of a provision of the lease, Conditions that could allow a landlord to claim that the tenant has substantially damaged the unit, The owner or family member wants to move into the unit The owner wants to remove the unit from the market through the Ellis act, and The owner wants to perform substantial upgrades to the unit which cannot be completed with the tenant living there.Is there a limit to the amount or frequency of the financial assistance?Generally, up to $7,000 per individual/family is supported. If there is a need above this amount, the funds are flexible based on documented need.Will a check be written directly to residents?No. Keep Oakland Housed will only create and send checks to landlords or third-party providers who provide a valid W-9. If funds are for additional crisis needs, funds will be paid to the vendor directly.If a resident is already receiving support from one organization, can they go to the other organizations for further support?No. All three agencies are working together. If further support is needed, the request will be reviewed by members of Keep Oakland Housed.What should residents do if they receive an eviction notice or lawsuit?For residents who have been served with an eviction LAWSUIT (Unlawful Detainer):Contact the East Bay Community Law Center at 510-548-4040.How can others support Keep Oakland Housed?Individuals interested in helping Oakland residents remain securely in their homes may give directly to the three agencies via their websites. Foundations and corporate funders who would like to support Keep Oakland Housed should contact Jackie Downing at the San Francisco Foundation at [email protected] or 415-733-8590.Keep Oakland Housed is not for homeowners, only renters. And that callers are eligible for assistance even if they have received assistance from Season of Sharing.

Location

Address

433 Jefferson Street

Oakland, CA, 94607

Accessibility

Fully accessible to individuals using mobility aids

Service Categories

Basic Needs

Electric Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance

Criminal Justice and Legal Services

Eviction Prevention Assistance

Organizational/Community/International Services

Disaster Related Cash Grants

Target Populations

COVID-19

Contact Information

Phone

2-1-1	Phone
510-860-4985	Phone

Email

[email protected]

Website

https://www.keepoaklandhoused.org/

Hours of Operation

Mon 9am - 5pm; Tue 9am - 5pm; Wed 9am - 5pm; Thu 9am - 5pm; Fri 9am - 5pm;

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