Rental Assistance is provided to those who quality AND when funding allows.

Assistance may be provided if the following criteria is met:

1. Families are moving into a rental unit but cannot afford all move-in costs:

* Rent must not exceed 80% of total verifiable income

* You must have possession of a valid rental agreement

* You CANNOT move-in, move belongings into the rental, or onto the property, or accept the keys to the rental unit until your application for rental assistance is approved.

2. Families have received a 3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit and need assistance in order to avoid eviction.

* Rent must not exceed 80% of your total verifiable income

* You must not owe any prior rent

* You must have had a VERIFIABLE emergency expense or loss of income which occurred in the previous month

3. Families needing assistance with a MORTGAGE payment

You must meet all criteria as listed under 3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit

PLEASE NOTE:

You must follow the directions listed below if you are interested in applying for RENTAL or MORTGAGE Assistance.

Call (209) 527-0415 Clearly and slowly leave your name and phone number.

If the mailbox is full, continue to check back - mailbox is checked and emptied twice daily.

You will receive a call back from one of our case managers