Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa

This housing agency serves Contra Costa County, California.

Waiting List
Closed: Contra Costa County, California Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: DeAnza Gardens, 1, 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Multiple Properties, Family Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Multiple Properties Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: The Terraces Senior Apartments Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Contra Costa County, California Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa (HACCC) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It is not known when this waiting list was last open, or when it will reopen.

For more information, visit the HACCC website.

Closed: DeAnza Gardens, 1, 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Bay Point, California.

The Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa (HACCC) last acceoting Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for 1, 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom Apartments at DeAnza Gardens from June 12, 2023, until June 29, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

This waiting list was for the following property:

  • DeAnza Gardens, located at 205 Pueblo Ave, Bay Point, CA.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

It was not known how selected applicants were placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the HACCC website.

Sources: This information is was verified by the HACCC website on May 22, 2023.

Closed: Multiple Properties, Family Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Richmond, California.

The Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa (HACCC) last accepted Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list applications for Multiple Apartments from June 3, 2024, until July 18, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

This waiting list was for the following properties:

  • Chesley
  • Alvarado Gardens
  • The Terraces Family Apartments 
  • Church Lane Apartments 

According to the HACCC "The Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa (HACCC) noted that 3 of the 12 wait lists intended for accepting applications did not properly open for the application process.  Accordingly, HACCC has extended the application deadline to 4:00 PM on July 18, 2024, to give applicants an opportunity to apply to those three wait lists.  The wait lists that did not open were Casa Del Rio (Elderly), Friendship Manor (Elderly) and Hacienda Apartments (Elderly).  If you are interested in living at any of these three properties, please log back into your RentCafé Applicant Portal and add them to the wait lists you wish to be considered for."

Preferences

Preferences have not been confirmed.

Selection Process

It was not known how selected applicants were placed on the waiting list.

Application Method

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

For more information, visit the HACCC website.

Sources: This information is was verified by the HACCC public notice on May 15, 2024 and updated on June 28, 2024.

Closed: Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa Public Housing Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa (HACCC) Public Housing waiting list is currently closed. It was last open for all bedroom sizes (1-5) for four days from February until March, 2017. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

For more information, visit the HACCC website.

Closed: Multiple Properties Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Richmond, California.

The Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa (HACCC) last accepted Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list applications for Multiple Apartments from June 3, 2024, until July 18, 2024. There is no notice when this waitlist will reopen.

This waiting list was for the following properties:

  • Casa Del Rio Apartments 
  • Friendship Manor 
  • Hana Gardens 
  • Miraflores Apartments 
  • Nevin Plaza
  • Hacienda Senior Apartments 
  • Tabora Gardens

According to the HACCC "The Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa (HACCC) noted that 3 of the 12 wait lists intended for accepting applications did not properly open for the application process.  Accordingly, HACCC has extended the application deadline to 4:00 PM on July 18, 2024, to give applicants an opportunity to apply to those three wait lists.  The wait lists that did not open were Casa Del Rio (Elderly), Friendship Manor (Elderly) and Hacienda Apartments (Elderly).  If you are interested in living at any of these three properties, please log back into your RentCafé Applicant Portal and add them to the wait lists you wish to be considered for."

Please note: According to the HACCC notice "The head of household or spouse must be 62 years of age or older to apply."

Preferences

Preferences have not been confirmed.

Selection Process

It was not yet known how selected applicants were placed on the waiting list.

Application Method

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

For more information, visit the HACCC website.

Sources: This information is was verified by the HACCC public notice on May 15, 2024 and updated on June 28, 2024.

Open Until Further Notice: The Terraces Senior Apartments Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Richmond, California.

The Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom apartments at The Terraces Senior Apartments is currently open.

The HACCC is accepting applications for this waiting list from June 13, 2022 at 10:00 am PT, until further notice.

Please note: Applicants must be 62 years of age or older to apply.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application that will be available here. No paper applications will be available.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the HACCC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACCC on May 31, 2022.

About The Agency

Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa provides affordable housing for up to 8,190 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:00am-4:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am-4:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am-4:30pm
Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

3133 Estudillo Street, Martinez, CA

Visit Website(925) 957-8045

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa?

Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa serves 9,372 low-income households. The agency manages 9,601 Housing Choice Vouchers and 924 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 82 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 95 percent of Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa households.

How many Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa residents are employed?

Working adults head 2,530 households and make up 27 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa?

There are 7122 female-headed renter households living in Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa housing. Households headed by females are 76% of those served by the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa renters?

Black 5,436
Native American 94
Asian-Pacific Islander 750
White 2,062
Hispanic 1,031

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa?

There are 3655 households headed by seniors served by the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa. Senior households are 39% of households in Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa housing?

There are 2717 persons with disabilities living in Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 29% of households served by the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa?

The Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa is rated as a standard performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

How often does Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa open new waiting lists?

Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on July 22, 2024 and closed on July 22, 2024.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa

Tabora Gardens Senior Apartments

3701 Tabora Drive, Antioch, California 94509

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

Hacienda Senior Apartments

1300 Roosevelt Ave, Richmond, California 94801

bed Studio-2
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers

Miraflores Senior Apartments

150 South 45th Street, Richmond, California 94804

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

Hana Gardens

10860 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, California 9453

bed 1
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
payment Income Based
accessibility Accessible

Friendship Manor

568 Stege Ave, Richmond, California 94804

bed 1-2

Casa Del Rio Senior Housing

615 W 7th St, Antioch, California 94509

bed 1-2
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible

Alvarado Gardens

1800 N Alvarado St, Los Angeles, California 90026

bed 1-3
payment Subsidized

Terraces at Nevins Apartments

2100 Nevin Avenue, Richmond, California 94804

bed Studio-4
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible

Chesley

802 Chesley Ave, Richmond, California 94801

bed 2-3
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers

Garden Park Apts

2387 LISA LN, Pleasant Hill, California 94523

bed 1-2
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers

Las Deltas

1645 N Jade St, Richmond, California 94801

Las Deltas Annex 1

21 Silver Ave, Richmond, California 94801

El Pueblo

861 El Pueblo Ave, Pittsburg, California 94565

payment Subsidized

Bayo Vista

15 California St, Rodeo, California 94572

payment Subsidized

Los Nogales

305 Walnut Blvd, Brentwood, California 94513

payment Subsidized

Elder Winds

2100 Buchanan Rd, Antioch, California 94509

payment Subsidized

Vista Del Camino

100 Austin Ct, San Pablo, California 94806

bed 1-4
payment Subsidized

Alhambra Terrace

1111 Ferry St, Martinez, California 94553

payment Subsidized