Last Updated: February 17, 2026
Contact Information
Main Contact: Contra Costa Housing Authority
Be aware that most listings for affordable housing have waiting lists. We encourage you to apply to as many as possible so we hope you will check the website once a month for new listings. To obtain an application contact the property manager or go to the property management office.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Affordable Housing?
- The listing I am interested in has a waitlist. How long are these waitlists, usually?
- What are immediate affordable housing opportunities in Alameda County (without waiting lists)?
- What is an SRO?
- How do I find a roommate situation?
- What is a sober living home?
- What is Transitional housing?
- What if I find an apartment that’s available next month, but I don’t have a place to stay until then?
- What if I can afford the rent, but I can’t afford the security deposit?
- I have an eviction or bad credit on my record. Are there still housing options for me?
- What if I don’t meet income qualifications?
- I have a disability. Do I have a right to a Reasonable Accommodation?
- What is Section 8? How do I get it?
- What is Public Housing?
- I have fallen behind on my rent. How can I get help?
- What is rent control? Do all cities in Alameda County have it?
- How does the developer decide if I am eligible for affordable housing and what is AMI?
- How do you calculate your household income?
Contra Costa Housing Authority; Housing Authority of Contra Costa County; Contra Costa County Housing Authority; HACCC; Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa; 66408057
Housing Authority of Contra Costa County
3133 Estudillo Street Martinez , CA 94553
Building Description
The Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa will be opening the Project Based Voucher (PBV) Waiting Lists on Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10 AM through Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
From 03/02/2026 – 03/19/2026, pre-applications will be accepted for the properties listed on the flyer ONLY:
THIS IS NOT FOR THE HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER WAITING LIST, but for the Project-Based Voucher units in the properties listed on these linked flyers ONLY Flyer (English) and Flyer (Spanish)
Pre-applications must be submitted on-line at:
Note: ALL PRE-APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE. if you would like a paper application, please contact 925-957-7085 for assistance.
Completed pre-applications must be submitted by 4:00 PM, Thursday, March 19, 2026. Incomplete pre-applications or partially completed pre-applications will not be accepted. Pre-applications received after the 03/19/2026 deadline will not be accepted.
Eligible families will be referred to units subsidized with Section 8 Project-Based Vouchers from the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa in partnership with non-profit housing owners. The housing assistance is only available at the designated properties for families meeting the property restrictions as indicated below in the last column of the chart. After twelve months of residency, families will be eligible for a Housing Choice Voucher, subject to availability.
All requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be considered. Pre-Applications are available in foreign languages. If you need technical assistance with the online pre-application portal, please email ie@contracostahousing.org or leave a voicemail at (925) 957-7085. Include your name, phone number and a description of the issue in your message.
Posted: 02/17/2026
Unit Description
The Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa will be opening the Project Based Voucher (PBV) Waiting Lists on Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10 AM through Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
From 03/02/2026 – 03/19/2026, pre-applications will be accepted for the properties listed on the flyer ONLY:
THIS IS NOT FOR THE HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER WAITING LIST, but for the Project-Based Voucher units in the properties listed on these linked flyers ONLY Flyer (English) and Flyer (Spanish)
Pre-applications must be submitted on-line at:
Note: ALL PRE-APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE. if you would like a paper application, please contact 925-957-7085 for assistance.
Completed pre-applications must be submitted by 4:00 PM, Thursday, March 19, 2026. Incomplete pre-applications or partially completed pre-applications will not be accepted. Pre-applications received after the 03/19/2026 deadline will not be accepted.
Eligible families will be referred to units subsidized with Section 8 Project-Based Vouchers from the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa in partnership with non-profit housing owners. The housing assistance is only available at the designated properties for families meeting the property restrictions as indicated below in the last column of the chart. After twelve months of residency, families will be eligible for a Housing Choice Voucher, subject to availability.
All requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be considered. Pre-Applications are available in foreign languages. If you need technical assistance with the online pre-application portal, please email ie@contracostahousing.org or leave a voicemail at (925) 957-7085. Include your name, phone number and a description of the issue in your message.
Posted: 02/17/2026
Restrictions
Minimum Income Limit: N/A
Disability Type Restrictions: Not Restricted
Unit Restricted For: Seniors 62+, Families
Family Status Restrictions: Not Restricted
Age Restrictions: Age 62 or Over, Age 18 and Above
Pets Accepted: None
Rent and Fees
Monthly Rent or Percent of Income: 30% of Income
Security Deposit: Inquire
Unit Information
Unit Type: Apartment
Number of Bedrooms: 10 Bedroom
Number of Bathrooms: 10
Appliances Included: None
Paid Utilities: None