Contact Local Housing Advocacy Organizations
Local Organizations Providing Assistance to Tenants
Causa Justa :: Just Cause
3022 International Blvd.
Suite 210 (office) & Suite 205 (clinic)
Oakland, CA 94601
A nonprofit organization dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of California tenants for safe, decent, and affordable housing.
Centro Legal de la Raza
3022 International Blvd.
Suite 410
Oakland, CA 94601
Centro Legal de la Raza is a legal services agency protecting and advancing the rights of low-income, immigrant, and Latino communities through bilingual legal representation, education, and advocacy. By combining quality legal services with know-your-rights education and youth development, Centro Legal ensures access to justice for thousands of individuals throughout Northern and Central California.
Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach
1121 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
and
310 8th Street
Suite 308
Oakland, CA 94607
Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach was founded to promote the development, empowerment, and self-reliance of the community through the provision of culturally competent and linguistically appropriate legal, social, and educational services to those with extraordinary needs. Through these community-based services, API Legal Outreach works to break the cycle of violence against women, youth and seniors, to advocate for the rights of immigrants and those with disabilities, to promote the dignity and independence of seniors and advocate for the basic rights such as affordable housing and the rights of tenants.
East Bay Community Law Center
1950 University Ave.
Ste 200
Berkeley, CA 94703
2921 Adeline St.
Berkeley, CA 94703
(between Ashby and Russell St)
Counseling and assistance in filing legal paperwork (for low-income tenants only). FREE community workshops for (low-income) tenants who have disputes with their property owners.
Eviction Defense Center
350 Frank Ogawa Plaza
Suite 703
Oakland, CA 94612
- Telephone: 510-452-4541
- Hotline: 510-693-2775 (Accepts text messages & After Hours
- Hours: Mon/Tues/Thurs 9:00am-5:00pm & Wed/Fri 9:00am-4:00pm; Closed 12:00pm-2:00pm Daily
- Website: https://www.evictiondefensecenteroakland.org/
Nonprofit provides low-cost legal services to tenants facing eviction in Alameda County and the city of Richmond. All services are offered on a sliding scale basis.
Tenants Together
474 Valencia St #156
San Francisco, CA 94103
(No Drop-in Services)
A nonprofit organization dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of California tenants for safe, decent, and affordable housing.
Oakland Tenants Union
P.O. Box 10573
Oakland, CA 94601
A volunteer referral and resource organization of housing activists dedicated to protecting tenants rights and interests.
Alameda County Social Services Agency
Housing and Homeless Services
The Alameda County Social Services Agency provides cash aid or housing voucher assistance to families and single adults who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless in the county.
Season of Sharing (SOS)
The county's SOS program is a private fund providing one-time crisis based assistance for housing and critical family needs to Alameda County residents. Grants are based not only for criteria being met but also on merit and the greatest need. Assistance is not guaranteed. For more information, call the automated pre-screening phone number or visit the program website.
Bay Area Legal Aid-Alameda County Office
1735 Telegraph Ave
Oakland, CA 94612
- Telephone: 510-663-4755 | Legal Advice Line: 800-551-5554
- Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm; Closed 12:00pm-1:00pm
- Website: https://baylegal.org/
Provides legal information and help to low-income people. Tenants may receive assistance in the following areas: Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Terminations, Disputes, Unsafe or unhealthy housing conditions, Lock-outs and Utility shut-offs, and tenants of foreclosed properties.
Local Organizations Providing Assistance to Property Owners
Alameda County Bar Association
Volunteer Legal Services Corporation (VLSC)
1000 Broadway
Suite 290
Oakland, CA 94607
The low-income Landlord Eviction Assistance clinic is the only free legal clinic in Alameda County that is dedicated only to property owners.
East Bay Rental Housing Association
3664 Grand Ave
Suite B
Oakland, CA 94610
EBRHA is a full-service nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting fair, safe and well-maintained residential rental housing that is compliant with local ordinances and state/federal laws. We offer our rental property owner and manager members city-specific and timely education, one-on-one property management advice, free rental forms, networking opportunities, and advocacy at the state and local level. EBRHA supports our members, neighbors and local businesses with community improvement and sustainability initiatives.
Local Organizations Providing Assistance to Tenants and Property Owners
SEEDS Community Resolution Center
2530 San Pablo Ave
Suite A
Berkeley, CA 94702
Provides Mediation, facilitation and training. Can schedule a mediation session within 10 to 14 business days after all parties involved go through an intake process by phone. $75 per party involved, per mediation session, (Sliding scale available. No one is turned away for lack of funds.)
Housing and Economic Rights Advocates (HERA)
1814 Franklin St
Suite 1040
Oakland, CA 94612
Promotes affordable and fair credit access, asset building and preservation. Fights abusive mortgage servicing, problems with homeowner associations, foreclosure, escrow and other homeowner problem, predatory lending of all kinds, and discrimination in financial services and consumer transactions.
Provides financial counseling to individuals and community education workshops. Trains service providers and other professionals. Translates clients' experiences and needs into policy work. Collaborates with many different partners across the state and country and creates positive solutions for vulnerable residents.
Local Organizations Providing Assistance to Seniors
Legal Assistance for Seniors
333 Hegenberger Rd
Suite 850
Oakland, CA 94621
Berkeley East Bay Gray Panthers
East Bay Gray Panthers have always been involved in progressive politics demonstrating for justice, civil rights, for the homeless, housing affordability, climate change, the environment and against war. Age and Youth In Action.
Serves Berkeley, CA, Albany, CA, Emeryville, CA, Oakland, CA, Richmond, CA, El Cerrito, CA, Alameda, CA, San Leandro, CA and nearby areas
Other Resources
Asian Pacific Environmental Network
426 17th St
#500
Oakland, CA 94612
and
1200 Harrison St
Oakland, CA 94607
Through building an organized movement, APEN strives to bring fundamental changes to economic and social institutions that will prioritize public good over profits and promote the right of every person to a decent, safe, affordable quality of life, and the right to participate in decisions affecting our lives. APEN holds this vision of environmental justice for all people. APEN's work focuses on Asian immigrant and refugee communities.