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Our vision for housing is to assure safe, decent, affordable shelter for all Newark residents. The City works to achieve this vision through housing goals, policies, and actions described in the City's 2023-2031 Housing Element and other Council-adopted plans.
The links below provide information and resources for the community to engage with the City and other local and regional agencies and service providers. In particular, the focus is on affordable housing and providing opportunities to make Newark housing more affordable.
2023-2031 Housing Element
The City's 2023-2031 Housing Element was found to be in compliance with state law on December 21, 2023. To view the adopted and HCD-compliant Housing Element, please visit www.newarkhousingupdate.org.
The City's 20213-2022 Housing Element can be viewed through the link below.
Affordable Housing Work Plan
In May 2021, the City Council adopted a two-year workplan to guide affordable housing priorities. These priorities include the development of programs to guide investments into affordable housing projects, preparation of studies to better understand the city's housing needs, and adjustments to how Newark address housing impacts from new development. The work plan and Council’s resolution adopting the work plan can be found here.
Cedar Community Apartments
Information regarding the conversion of Towne Place Suites into Cedar Community Apartments, containing affordable units for households at risk of becoming homeless or households currently experiencing homelessness.
Notice of Funding Availability
Earlier in 2022, Newark released a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for an approximately $12 million investment with qualified residential developers for the construction of affordable housing in our community. In March 2023, $12 million in funding was awarded to Satellite Affordable Housing Associates to construct a 57-unit affordable housing project at 6347-6375 Thornton Avenue.
Housing Assistance and Support Services
Alameda County 2-1-1
Call 2-1-1 or visit 211alamedacounty.org. 2-1-1 is a free, non-emergency, confidential service that provides easy access to housing information and critical health and human services. Use 2-1-1 as your first stop to access county-wide resources.
2-1-1 operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with multi-lingual capabilities. You may also send a text to 898211 Monday through Friday 9:00AM to 4:00PM.
Alameda County Housing Authority
Find Alameda County Housing Authority in Hayward, Alameda County, CA 94541 to get information on housing resources, housing assistance, rental assistance, affordable land and housing, and public housing for the low-incomes.
Alameda County Housing Portal
This portal, which is under development, will provide a central location for affordable housing rentals and information, county-wide. Support for multiple languages is available.
COVID-19 Renter Assistance
AC-Housing Secure is a program that offers assistance with unpaid back rent. Renters and landlords are encouraged to apply. There is a high demand for assistance, but additional program funds have been requested. Applicants will not be asked about their citizenship. Proof of citizenship is not required. Support for multiple languages is available.
ECHO Housing
ECHO Housing provides fair housing services and tenant/landlord counseling and mediation to Newark residents. Renters who believe they have been discriminated against or who need assistance for a dispute with their landlord can contact ECHO at (510) 581-9380.
Fremont Family Resource Center
The Fremont FRC is a welcoming place where families and individuals are nurtured, encouraged, and provided quality services to build on their own strengths to help themselves and others. Fremont FRC serves the entire Newark community, as well as Union City and Fremont.
Fremont FRC houses over 20 State, County, City and non-profit agencies that provide a variety of integrated services. A list of service providers and their operational status can be found here.
Family Support Services
The Family Support Services program offers support to families facing stressful or challenging life situations. A professional social worker or counselor can assist you in getting through difficult life situations. Services are available to Newark residents and free to those with qualifying incomes.
A Family Support Coordinator will work with you and your family to develop an action plan based on your goals. You will receive information about options, tools, and access to resources needed to resolve or stabilize the situation.
For more information, please contact the Case Manager of the Day at (510) 574-2021.
Homeowner and Homebuyers Assistance Programs
AC Boost Down Payment Program
Are you ready to buy your first home? Alameda County can give your down payment a BOOST!
AC Boost provides financial assistance to middle-income working households to purchase a home in Alameda County. The program offers shared appreciation loans to first-time homebuyers who live in, work in, or have been displaced from Alameda County.
The first round of down payment funding has been completed and the program is not accepting applications at this time. However, you can subscribe to a mailing list to be informed when the next round of funding becomes available.
AC Boost is funded by Alameda County Measure A1 and administered by nonprofit organization Hello Housing.
Alameda County Healthy Homes
Alameda County has programs and funding opportunities to promote healthy and safe homes. Grants are available for minor home repairs, including the removal of lead hazards. These programs are available to qualified Newark households. Please visit the Healthy Homes Department for more information, which is available in multiple languages.
Renew Alameda County
Renew Alameda County helps homeowners make renovations necessary to stay, grow, and thrive in their homes. Renew AC can make your home improvement plans come to life—without breaking the bank. Renew AC provides 1% interest loans from $15,000 to $150,000 to qualified homeowners. Simple interest is accrued annually, with total interest never to exceed 50% of amount borrowed, and payments are deferred until the home is sold.
Renew AC is administered by Alameda County with funding provided by the Measure A1 Housing Bond. The program is operated by Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley. All Renew AC inquiries will be handled directly by Habitat staff.
Urban County Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program
The Alameda County Urban County Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program ("EMAP") is intended to provide financial relief for lower income homeowners living in the Urban County jurisdictions who have experienced a loss of income resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The EMAP is offering one-time grants of up to $30,000 to help homeowners pay for home-related delinquencies, offered in connection with legal services.
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