Overview

The City of Emeryville's housing programs are implemented through the Emeryville Economic Development and Housing Division. 

The city’s housing programs foster greater availability of affordable housing for homeowners and renters of all income levels by encouraging new construction, rehabilitation of existing housing stock and providing low interest homeowner loans. Ongoing affordable housing programs are:

• Development of affordable units through the Affordable Housing Program
• Housing Element update and implementation to meet the city's Regional Housing Needs Allocation
• Community Development Block Grant Program Housing Rehabilitation Revolving Loan Program
• Development of affordable housing land assets
• Management and monitoring of affordable housing unit inventory
• Managing existing inventory of First Time Homebuyer Loans

Section 8 & Public Housing

The city does not manage Section 8 or Public Housing. These 2 programs are managed by the Housing Authority of Alameda County, a separate governmental body. Contact the Housing Authority at 510-538-8876.

Resources for Residents and Community Members

• Affordable Rental Housing - Find out about the Below Market Rate Rental Program
• Community Housing Resources - Resolve landlord / tenant problems, access fair housing services, and find emergency services and housing
• Foreclosure Prevention - Get information about predatory lending and foreclosure prevention
• Homebuyer Programs - Find affordable for-sale housing
• Housing Committee - Find out about the city's Housing Committee
• Rehabilitation Programs - Find out about rehabilitation programs available to Emeryville residents
• AB987 Summary Document
• Housing Element

Resources for Developers

• Affordable Housing Program Ordinance