Housing & Emergency Lodging Program (HELP)

Emergency housing for homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless individuals

What is HELP?

The Alameda County Housing and Emergency Lodging Program (HELP) is no longer accepting new applications.

HELP will continue to process previously submitted applications. If you have questions about the status of your application, please email hoemlodgp@acgov.org.

If you are an Oakland resident and need assistance with past-due rent or to enter housing, please visit Keep People Housed.