Alameda County Housing and Community Development Department

Explore Unincorporated Alameda County! Find out if you live in an urban Unincorporated area of Alameda County by using the Community Locator. Communities consist of Ashland, Castlewood, Castro Valley, Cherryland, Fairview, Happy Valley, Hillcrest Knolls, San Lorenzo and Sunol. Go to: communitylocator.acgov.org.

Have you read our Housing Plan and commented yet? The plan shows that since Measure A1 passed in 2016, the $580 million it raised has supported 90% of all affordable units produced in the County. That's over 4,170 new affordable rental units for Alameda County. Read the report here: www.achcd.org/reports and leave comments on our comment form at: https://lnkd.in/gC8f-z6G or at HCD.Policy.Program@acgov.org. Michelle Starratt Jennifer Pearce Dylan Sweeney John Lo, JD Elizabeth Cook

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to adopt the Environmental Justice (EJ) Element of the General Plan for the Unincorporated County on August 8. The Environmental Justice element outlines policies and actions to improve health, wellness, and equity in the "EJ Priority Communities" of unincorporated Alameda County. It was developed in deep collaboration with residents, community based organizations, and partner agencies. Next steps include finalizing EJ element, translating it and engaging County agencies, residents and partners to begin implementation. Visit the project website to learn more at: https://lnkd.in/g9DeaGkm. Michelle Starratt Jennifer Pearce Dylan Sweeney John Lo, JD Elizabeth Cook

Our new Housing Plan builds on the 3 “P” Framework put forth by the Committee to House the Bay Area (CASA): 1. Produce enough housing for residents at lower income levels which the market does not support. 2. Preserve the affordable housing that already exists. 3. Protect current residents from displacement and homelessness where neighborhoods are changing rapidly. Our Housing Plan can be found on our website here: www.achcd.org/reports. Leave comments on our plan during the 45 comment period at: https://lnkd.in/gC8f-z6G. The CASA plan was developed by leaders from the public, private and nonprofit sectors developed to address the region’s housing affordability and displacement challenges. Michelle Starratt Jennifer Pearce Dylan Sweeney John Lo, JD Elizabeth Cook

Exciting News! 240 first-time homebuyers have received down payment assistance through the Measure A1 funded program, AC Boost! Learn more about the program at: www.acboost.org! Hello Housing Michelle Starratt Jennifer Pearce Dylan Sweeney John Lo, JD Elizabeth Cook

If housing costs more than 30% of a household’s income, they are considered cost burdened and may struggle to stay housed. According to our Housing Plan, over 200,000 households, or 37% of the 577,000 households in Alameda County, are cost burdened. Read the plan on our website at: www.achcd.org/reports. The plan is open for public comment during the 45 day comment period at: https://lnkd.in/gC8f-z6G. We all belong in Alameda County. Michelle Starratt Jennifer Pearce Dylan Sweeney John Lo, JDElizabeth Cook

Alameda County Safe Parking, in San Leandro, provides safe, pet-friendly parking services for unhoused individuals living in their vehicles. Call the program at 973-315-6000 to inquire about availability and review your eligibility with the intake staff. More info at: alcosafeparking.com. The lot features: - lighting - restrooms - security patrols - charging station for electronics - is equipped with a coffee maker, refrigerator, microwave, and a small food pantry. Staff is on site to help with: personalized housing navigation services, access to behavioral health services through Alameda County Behavioral Health, and street outreach medicine through the Tuburcio Vasquez Clinic. Michelle Starratt Jennifer Pearce Dylan Sweeney John Lo, JD Elizabeth Cook

Progress that has been made in reducing veteran homelessness shows that with significant investment and political will, we can reduce homelessness, even among those with a history of mental illness or substance use disorders. Here in Alameda County, for example, veteran homelessness has decreased by 5% from 550 in 2022 to 524 in 2024. Read our Housing Plan to explain how we plan to tackle this problem at: www.achcd.org/reports. And leave your comments on the plan here: https://lnkd.in/gC8f-z6G. While overall homelessness has increased nationwide since 2009, veteran homelessness has fallen by half. Since 2008, Congress has spent billions of dollars providing rental assistance, in the form of housing vouchers, to homeless veterans. Vouchers come with no conditions; services such as drug treatment or mental health care are offered but not required. https://lnkd.in/g_97WF_b

Thank you Measure A1! $2.5 million in Measure A1 funds were used to create a new homeownership development in Hayward for low-income Alameda County residents. Sequoia Grove Townhomes are being developed with Habitat for Humanity and require a small down payment and sweat equity hours. Attend the orientation to learn more: https://lnkd.in/g8rx8KMV. Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley Michelle Starratt Jennifer Pearce Dylan Sweeney John Lo, JD Elizabeth Cook

Our Housing Plan helps explain the dramatic increase in housing costs over the last 50 years. For example, look at the difference in 1970 vs 2022 prices in San Francisco, which is very similar to Alameda County. Have you commented on our draft 10-Year Housing Plan yet? The plan can be found on our website here: www.achcd.org/reports and the comment form is here: https://lnkd.in/gC8f-z6G. We All Belong in Alameda County! Michelle Starratt Jennifer Pearce Dylan Sweeney John Lo, JD Elizabeth Cook