Albany CARES offers assistance accessing resources and services.  Learn more about Albany CARES.

Assistance applying for:
Affordable housing and local parcel tax exemptions

Direct referrals to:  
City program for unhoused residents
Rent Review Program and counseling on landlord/tenant Issues 

Information about:
Legal assistance agencies, utility payment assistance, medical, dental and mental health programs, and much more

The City of Albany is utilizing a portion of its American Rescue Plan Act Funds (ARPA) to assist income eligible Albany tenants who are facing a temporary financial setback.

You may be eligible for one-time financial assistance if you are an Albany renter and you:

1.  Are at risk of becoming delinquent on your rent, or
2.  Have fallen behind on your rent since the Alameda County eviction moratorium ended on April 29, 2023.

Learn more about Financial Assistance for Renters

Every year, the City of Albany offers exemptions for qualified homeowners and rebates for qualified renters on six eligible parcel taxes. More information and applications are available here.

For questions or further assistance, contact Albany CARES at albanycares@albanyca.org or call: (510) 524-9283.

On June 4, 2018 the Albany City Council approved an ordinance that added Section 5-25 “Rent Review" to the Albany Municipal Code establishing a Rent Review Program. The ordinance regulates most residential rental units in Albany and provides a mediation process for qualifying rent increases. Landlord participation in the rent review process is mandatory, but all recommendations are non-binding.    

The Rent Review Program was directed by the City Council on June 4, 2018. The Rent Review Ordinance and associated Rent Review Program will be effective November 2, 2018. Learn More about Rent Review.

Watch the Housing and Economic Rights Advocates (HERA) presentation on homeowner rights and how to avoid foreclosure.