It’s vital that Alameda County aging housing stock be preserved and rehabilitated when needed. This not only so people can age in place as they grow older, getting the help they need making adjustments to their home, but also so older homes don’t fall apart though lack of funds.
RenewAC Home Preservation and Rehabilitation Program
The RenewAC program provides affordable, low-interest deferred payment loans to qualified homeowners to be used for home improvement projects that help create or maintain a safe and comfortable home. The program is administered by Alameda County with funding provided by Alameda County taxpayers who approved the Measure A1
Housing Bond in November 2016. Please visit the RenewAC website for more information.
The low interest loans are between $15,000 and $150,000, depending on the need, with a simple interest rate of 1% and do not require payments for a term of 30 years. The loan will be due and payable before the end of its term if the property ceases to be owner-occupied or when the property transfers to an owner who does not qualify to assume the loan.
Healthy Homes Minor Home Repair Program
Funding for housing repairs is available to renters and rental property owners in Unincorporated Alameda County: Ashland, Cherryland, Castro Valley, Fairview, Hayward Acres, Hillcrest Knolls, and Sunol. If you are a renter, or if you own a rental property in these areas, please reach out to see if you qualify for funds to repair your property. Up to $7,500 is available in funding for those who qualify.
Healthy Homes Property Owner Services
With property-based lead safety consultations, Healthy Homes helps you identify and reduce lead hazards in your home. Grants to remove lead hazards from older homes are available to homeowners who qualify.