We connect our community to affordable & emergency housing programs and resources. Get help by contacting us at 650-330-7472.
Get Help Finding Affordable Housing & Emergency Rental Assistance
Nuestra Casa helps low-income families in East Palo Alto, Belle Haven, North Fair Oaks, and Redwood City access affordable housing and understand their rights as tenants.
We provide:
- Information about affordable housing programs and waiting lists
- Help with applying for affordable housing and emergency rental assistance
- Tenant rights education
- Connections to housing counseling and legal services
Our bilingual staff members & Promotoras conduct outreach and workshops to ensure all community members know their housing rights and can access available resources.
Need housing help? Contact us at 650-330-7472
Legal support: For tenants’ rights and other legal assistance, contact Community Legal Services of East Palo Alto and Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County.
Other Resources
Affordable Housing Resource Guide
Our Housing Resource Guide includes contact information for local community based organizations that can help you and your family with legal assistance, rental assistance, home repairs, and emergency shelter. Click the button below to download a copy in English and Spanish. This guide focuses on East Palo Alto.
Tenant Protections & Anti-Displacement Efforts
If you need legal support, please contact Community Legal Services of East Palo Alto and Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County.
Nuestra Casa is part of the San Mateo County Anti-Displacement Coalition. We advocate for policy changes to support more affordable housing for our community and hold developers accountable for local affordable housing requirements. We make sure our community’s voices are heard during the planning phase of building renovation/rehabilitation and new construction projects.
The two resources below offer more information about local tenants protections as well as Nuestra Casa’s ideas for housing policies designed to promote more equitable housing.
Homeownership Education Resources
Are you interested in homeownership? A-1 Community Housing Services is a HUD-approved housing counsel agency that provides free education and counseling in financial education, first-time homebuyer education, rental counseling, foreclosure prevention, and credit management.
