City of Berkeley, CA
09/04/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/03/2024 17:33
Give input on ways to improve fair access to housing
Tell us what programs you'd like to see to support access to housing, especially for the most vulnerable. Attend a community meeting, including one in Berkeley on September 10, or complete an online survey by September 13.
Published:
September 3, 2024
Last Updated:
September 3, 2024
Alameda County residents-especially those who have struggled to find housing due to income level, race, disability, or other protected characteristics-can come to one of a series of community meetings to share experiences and ideas for how to address these challenges.
By attending one of six meetings-including one in Berkeley on September 10-you'll help the County and the City of Berkeley prioritize programs and policies to support fair access to housing.
You can also share input using an online survey, closing September 13.
Come out for a meeting, fill out the survey and help us improve equal access to housing for everyone.
Attend in-person or virtual meetings
At these six meetings, we will share data about the biggest fair housing issues affecting residents and ideas for ways to address these issues. We hope to hear about your experiences with housing as well as your opinions, concerns, and input on this topic.
Join us for an in-person meeting in Berkeley:
Fair Housing Community Meeting
Tuesday, September 10, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Berkeley Central Library, 2090 Kittredge St
3rd Floor Community Meeting Room
There are also several other opportunities to participate, including two in Oakland and three with virtual options:
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Tuesday, September 10, 1:30-2:30 pm
Hayward Public Library, 888 C St, Hayward
Fremont Bank Room -
Wednesday, September 11, 10:00-11:00 am
Lockwood Gardens, 1101 65th Ave, Oakland
Computer Room -
Wednesday, September 11, 1:00-2:00 pm
Dublin City Hall, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin
Bray Community Room
Register to join virtually on Zoom -
Wednesday, September 11, 5:30-6:30 pm
Oakland Housing Authority, 1619 Harrison St, Oakland
Board of Commissioners Room
Register to join virtually on Zoom -
Thursday, September 12, 6:30-7:30 pm
Ruggieri Senior Center, 33997 Alvarado Niles Rd, Union City
Register to join virtually on Zoom
For accessibility accommodations, please reach out to [email protected] at least five business days prior to the date of the selected meeting.
Complete survey by September 13
You can also provide input by filling out a 15-20 minute online survey about your opinions and experiences related to housing, including:
- Your living situation
- Interest in moving
- Housing challenges
- Transportation methods
- Affordability of housing options
- Fair Housing
Use the dropdown button to change the survey language to Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, or Farsi.
If you need translation to other languages or other accessibility accommodations, please reach out to [email protected].
Efforts to ensure fair access to housing
Your feedback will help set priorities for housing support services in Berkeley and Alameda County.
Where there is the greatest need, such as in accessibility repairs, legal assistance, or support finding affordable units, you may see new or expanded programs to support these needs.
The data, community input, and recommended actions will be compiled in a countywide five-year Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice report.
Landlords and realtors cannot discriminate based on your race, disability, whether you have children, and other protected characteristics. Learn more about fair housing protections and resources.
The City of Berkeley supports equal access to housing through a variety of programs, such as ensuring rental housing is safe for tenants, providing interest-free loans for low-income seniors and people with disabilities to make necessary repairs, and creating new affordable housing units through the housing trust fund and below market-rate units.
Help inform programs that get us closer to the goal of ensuring people of all racial backgrounds, abilities, and income levels are able to find a place to call home.
Join us at a community meeting or fill out the survey.