The Alameda County Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) plays a lead role in the development of housing and programs to serve the county’s low and moderate income households, homeless, and disabled populations. HCD maintains and expands housing opportunities for low- and moderate- income persons and families in the county by:
- Preserving the county’s housing stock through rehabilitation and repair assistance programs.
- Expanding the supply of affordable housing for lower income renters and owners, including first-time homebuyers.
- Serving the needs of the homeless community in partnership with the Office of Homeless Care and Coordination
. - Revitalizing low-income neighborhoods by installing sidewalks and public accessibility improvements, and by constructing neighborhood-serving facilities.
- Preserving the county’s housing stock through rehabilitation and repair assistance programs.
- Expanding the supply of affordable housing for lower income renters and owners, including first-time homebuyers.
- Serving the needs of the homeless community as the lead agency in the countywide homeless collaborative and partnering with homeless service providers.
- Revitalizing low-income neighborhoods by installing sidewalks and public accessibility improvements, and by constructing neighborhood-serving facilities.
About Us
Local HCD Program Directory »
The Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) has many programs to help our neighborhoods thrive by make obtaining and maintaining housing easier and more equitable for all.
Federally Funded HCD Programs »
HUD and other federal programs such as American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), provide local governments with resources to implement programs and services that benefit lower income persons, and neighborhoods, remove slum and blight, and address community development needs.
News »
The latest news, meetings, events, funding alerts, etc. from the Housing and Community Development Department (HCD).
Communications and Media »
Sign up for our mailing lists, get in touch with our communications team, see what the local news outlets have to say about us, and read our latest newsletter.
Values and Mission Statement »
Everyone should have a home in a safe and vibrant community. We believe that housing is a human right.
Alameda County Board of Supervisors
The mission of the Alameda County Board of Supervisors (AC BOS) is to enrich the lives of Alameda County residents through the visionary policies and accessible, responsive, and effective services. Alameda County is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors, each of whom is elected on a non-partisan basis from a separate district where he/she lives.
HCD @ Board of Supervisors Videos »
The Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) making presentations to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors (AC BOS) special committee meetings, such as Health Care and the Unincorporated County.