City of Hercules Affordable Housing Policy

Affordable Housing Resources (Contra Costa County) 

List of Affordable/Subsidized Rental Units (PDF) - a list of known affordable or subsidized multiple family rental units in Contra Costa County. Please call each building manager for the application or waiting list procedures.

Contra Costa County Housing Authority

Hercules Healthy Homes - As part of its commitment to fair housing, the City of Hercules is partnering with Rebuilding Together East Bay Network to provide free home modifications to qualified homeowners in Hercules. The Hercules Healthy Homes program can help homeowners make minor repairs or modifications to assist them in aging in place and ensure their homes are safe and healthy. Funds are limited and income limits apply. Please see the flyer for details. 

Housing Choice Vouchers (information for tenants and landlords) 

Home Match - this program connects community members seeking housing with other adults who have extra space in their homes. 

California Tenants – A Guide to Residential Tenants’ and Landlords’ Rights and Responsibilities (California Department of Real Estate) 

Contra Costa Council on Homelessness - Appointed by the County Board of Supervisors, this council provides advice and input on the operations of homeless services, program operations, and program development efforts in Contra Costa County. 

Fair Housing Resources

If you are a tenant and feel like you are being unfairly evicted, please contact one or more of these organizations: 

Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California
(415) 457-5025 - se habla español
Noí tiếng Việt Nam, xin goi (415) 491-9677

Provides free comprehensive fair housing counseling, complaint investigation, and assistance in filing housing discrimination complaints with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) or the California Civil Rights Department (CRD). FHANC is HUD certified to offer pre-purchase and foreclosure prevention counseling and education.  

Bay Area Legal Aid - Contra Costa County Office
(510) 233-9954
(800) 551-5554 (Legal advice line) 
Free civil legal advice, counsel and representation to low-income people

ECHO Housing
(925) 732-3919
(855) ASK-ECHO
(855) 275-3246 (español - llamada gratis)
Promotes equal access for housing and provides support services

Homeless or At Risk
Call 211
For those who are currently homeless or at risk of becoming homeless