Community Development DepartmentHousing and Human Services

Housing & Human Services

Eric Uranga
Assistant Community Development Director
Housing & Human Services Manager
(925) 960-4580

Jean Prasher
Human Services Program Manager
(925) 960-4590

1052 South Livermore Avenue
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 960-4580
(925) 960-4104 TDD
(925) 960-4419 fax

Office Hours
Monday to Friday
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Closed on Holidays

The mission of the Housing and Human Services Division (HHS) is to produce, preserve, and support affordable housing to help low-income, homeless, senior and disabled Livermore residents.  HHS also administers contracts with community organizations to assist low-income residents to obtain necessary services for children and youth, singles and families, seniors, and those who have special needs.

Upcoming Events

Affordable Housing Week May 11-20, 2012


The Benefit of Meeting Employee Housing Needs May 16, 2012

Grants

The goal of the Housing and Human Services Grant program is to provide funding to community organizations to help meet the needs of low-income residents by providing them with services and assistance.

Informacion en Espanol: Programa de Subsidios Globales para el Desarrollo Communitario (CDBG)

Housing Assistance

.......for Homebuyers

HHS provides assistance to homebuyers, through a variety of programs, including the City’s Affordable Homeownership Opportunities and Mortgage Assistance programs. If you're seeking First Time Homebuyer Education, contact a HUD Certified Counseling agency near you.

...... for Homeowners

The City will help homeowners by providing low interest rate Rehabilitation Loans and Grants.  If you are having trouble with your mortgage, please contact a mortgage default counseling center. California Housing Finance Agency also has programs that may help please visit their website at www.KeepYourHomeCalifornia.com

......for Renters

HHS publishes the Tri-Valley Rental Housing Opportunities Guide to help residents find affordable apartments and will assist current renters through other Rental Assistance programs and services.

Livermore residents that are behind on their rent and in risk of losing their housing can apply for assistance through the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Program.

¿Está usted atrasado en su alquiler y su propietario ha dado aviso de pago o notificación de moverse?  Programa para la prevención de la falta de Vivienda y Relocalización Rápida de Vivienda

.....for the Homeless

Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Program (HPRP) provides housing relocation and stabilization services to individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

¿Está usted atrasado en su alquiler y su propietario ha dado aviso de pago o notificación de moverse?  Programa para la prevención de la falta de Vivienda y Relocalización Rápida de Vivienda

 Veterns with Families click here.

 The Housing Resources page lists agencies offering emergency and crisis housing and shelters.

Human Services

Draft of 2011 Tri-Valley Human Services Needs Assessment.  The report reviews current human services, identifies gaps in services, and addresses opportunities for improving services in the Tri-Valley.

Public comments received from December 12 to December 22, 2011 will be considered for incorporation into the final draft, which will be available in early 2012.  Please direct all comments to Peter Neely at pneely@resourcedevelopment.com or (510) 488-4345 x113.

Live Well: Livermore Healthy City Partnership represents a diverse set of community, school, city, private and county partners working to support the well-being of Livermore residents by creating and implementing programs, policies, and plans that promote health and foster greater equity.

Livermore is a member of the California Healthy Cities Network and HEAL: Healthy Eating Active Living Cities Campaign.

Path to Picasso works with artistic Livermore youth ages 14 to 18, including those who have been expelled from school due to tagging or other forms of graffiti. The program matches local professional artists to teach participants how to create more socially accepted methods of presenting their art.

The City’s Multi-Service Center  is a one-stop facility where Livermore and Tri-Valley residents can access services from a variety of public agencies, regardless of their economic or cultural background.  Centro de Servicio Humanos de la Ciudad de Livermore

If you're in need of other services not available in the Multi-Service Center, please refer to the Human Services Directory  ( Spanish - Guia de Bolsillo Para los Servicios Humanos)  

Volunteer Opportunities

Lend A Hand Tri-Valley, connects Tri-Valley residents to volunteer opportunities with local and regional non-profit community service agencies, as well as the cities of Livermore and Pleasanton.