What services and programs are available to help those experiencing homelessness?
There are no easy solutions to alleviate homelessness in the community, yet Fremont, like many cities, is working to make a difference. Over the last several years, the City and its community partners have implemented services and programs to help those experiencing homelessness.
The City's Housing Division provides programs and resources that can help you find affordable housing. For more information, visit the City's Affordable Housing webpage.
How do I report a concern to the City related to homelessness?
Community members can report concerns related to abandoned trash, encampments, unauthorized access to a vacant building or site, and abandoned vehicles. Requests for supportive service outreach can also be submitted.
How can I put my name on an affordable housing waitlist?
The City's Housing division provides the Assisted Housing Directory, a list of affordable housing developments in Southern Alameda County. Contact each development directly and see if they have an upcoming vacancy or ask to be placed on the waitlist. You can also check the City's Wait Lists & Housing Directories webpage.
If you are interested in receiving information when new affordable housing becomes available in Fremont, please sign up for the City's Affordable Housing Interest Lists.
Please note that these interest lists are not application waitlists. They are "interest only" lists.
Are there reasons why a tenant can get evicted?
Yes. According to the Alameda County website Alameda Renters Rights:
Once renters have lived in a unit for 12 months (or 24 months if additional renters move in), tenants can be evicted under certain circumstance including:
Failure to pay rent after April 29, 2023
Violating the terms of the lease
Creating a nuisance or waste
Subletting in violation of the lease
If a tenant has questions about whether or not the property owner is permitted to start the eviction process, reaching out to any of the following legal services agencies is recommended:
The Housing Authority of the County of Alameda (HACA) administers the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP). For more information, visit the HACA website.
