Support With Moving In Contra Costa
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Contra Costa County is an ideal location for families, with a variety of family-friendly amenities and outdoor spaces. There are excellent schools, ample space, and proximity to outdoor spaces like Mount Diablo State Park, Las Trampas Regional Park, and the Iron Horse Trail, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.
Extremely low-income households are defined as households earning 30 percent or less of area median income (AMI) ; very-low income households earn 50 percent or less AMI; low-income households earn 80 percent or less AMI subject to HUD caps; and median income households earn 100 percent AMI.
Contra Costa County provides financial assistance for unemployed and disabled persons. Unemployed people can receive monthly payments up to $336 for up to 90-days in a 12-month period. Disabled people can receive monthly payments up to $375 continuously.
Rent Increase Amount ing to AB-1482, the Tenant Protection Act of 2019, landlords in California are only permitted to increase rent by 5% plus 10% or the annual inflation rate, whichever is lower.
Annual rent increases are capped at the lesser of 3% or 60% of CPI.
In 2016, Richmond passed the Fair Rent, Just Cause for Eviction and Homeowner Protection Ordinance — the first rent-control law in Contra Costa County. The comprehensive measure includes both rent control and just cause eviction, which makes no-fault evictions costlier for landlords.
Ing to AB-1482, the Tenant Protection Act of 2019, landlords in California are only permitted to increase rent by 5% plus 10% or the annual inflation rate, whichever is lower.
The Homeless Assistance program is administered through CalWORKs at the county level. Contact your local county welfare office to apply/learn more.
