What We Do

The Alameda County Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) plays a lead role in the development of housing and programs to serve the county’s low and moderate income households, homeless, and disabled populations. HCD maintains and expands housing opportunities for low—and moderate—income persons and families in the county by:

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  • Preserving the county’s housing stock through rehabilitation and repair assistance programs.
  • Expanding the supply of affordable housing for lower income renters and owners, including first-time homebuyers.
  • Serving the needs of the homeless community in partnership with the Office of Homeless Care and Coordination.
  • Revitalizing low-income neighborhoods by installing sidewalks and public accessibility improvements, and by constructing neighborhood-serving facilities
  • Preserving the county’s housing stock through rehabilitation and repair assistance programs.
  • Expanding the supply of affordable housing for lower income renters and owners, including first-time homebuyers.
  • Serving the needs of the homeless community as the lead agency in the countywide homeless collaborative and partnering with homeless service providers.
  • Revitalizing low-income neighborhoods by installing sidewalks and public accessibility improvements, and by constructing neighborhood-serving facilities.

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