Renter's Assistance

Very low, low & moderate income (*) households may be eligible for these services:

If you have incurred a rental increase you cannot afford, rental assistance is available.

- Call us to schedule an appointment
- Demonstrate your financial need for the assistance
- Develop an acceptable plan --- How will you manage after our assistance?
 

 
Housing Advocacy Council
of Monterey County- Renter's Assistance
134 E. Rossi St.
Salinas, CA 93902
831.424.9186   Fax 831.757.1349

 

 

Have you been evicted or are currently homeless?
HAC provides payment of first month’s rent to eligible applicants.

- Call after locating a new rental unit
- Demonstrate financial need for the assistance
- Document your homelessness or eviction

HAC also provides Security Deposit Guarantees– a self-help program.

- Obtain our brochure and have new landlord complete the coupon on it
- Call us for an interview
- Tenant pays deposit to landlord in 12 monthly installments
- HAC issues Letter of Credit to landlord
- Document adequate income to cover regular monthly expenses

Do you need financial help to avoid an eviction?
HAC may be able to pay rent on your behalf

- Call after obtaining a 3 – day notice from your landlord
- Document emergency/why rent cannot be paid
- Demonstrate financial need for the assistance
- Demonstrate ability to financially manage after our assistance

Our other services include:

- First Time Home Buyer Workshops - Call for the current schedule & to reserve a seat
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Tenant education/housing search counseling - Schedule a workshop for your group
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Information on current housing services available in Monterey

*Maximum income limits
100% of median income
Family size           Max income
1                         $36,800
2                         $42,100
3                         $47,350
4                         $52,600
5                         $56,800

Funding provided by the City of Monterey


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