Affordable & Accessible Housing Resources
Whether you are an individual seeking housing, a family member, caregiver, Regional Center service coordinator, or community partner, you’ll find helpful information to better understand the available resources and supports.
East Bay Innovations advocates for affordable housing and community inclusion. Whether you are currently unhoused, in a skilled nursing facility, in the process of searching for housing, or already living independently, EBI provides various housing-support services that you can learn about as you continue to explore our website.
Housing Resource Center
Are you interested to see if you are eligible for housing services? Please complete a brief survey to find out.
For housing-resource-center support, email ebihrc@eastbayinnovations.org or call 510-618-1580, extension 91.
Housing Support Services
Regional Center Funded Services
Housing Access Services (HAS) under the California regional center system
EBI provides personalized, one-on-one support to help individuals with developmental disabilities find, secure, and retain safe, stable, and affordable housing.
Medi-Cal Funded Housing Services
Community Supports: Housing Navigation
Housing Navigation services help individuals find and secure stable housing by identifying available housing opportunities, assisting with applications and required paperwork, and connecting them with additional community resources and services.
Community Supports: Housing Tenancy and Sustaining Services
Housing Tenancy and Sustaining services help individuals maintain stable housing after they move in. Services may include developing positive property management relationships, understanding lease responsibilities, resolving housing-related concerns, connecting with community resources, and building the skills needed to maintain long-term housing stability.
California Community Transitions (CCT)
The CCT Program is a Money Follows the Person (MFP) program administered by the Department of Health Care Services. EBI helps Medi-Cal beneficiaries currently residing in skilled nursing facilities transition into a home- or community-based setting. Learn more about the CCT Program and eligibility requirements by clicking here.
To learn more about CS and CCT, email ebitccmreferral@eastbayinnovations.org or call 510-618-1580 ext. 38.
Affordable Housing and HUD Section 811
East Bay Innovations is a referral partner for HUD Section 811 Housing in Alameda County. HUD Section 811 is a federally funded affordable housing program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. It helps adults with disabilities access safe, affordable housing that supports independent living within the community.
Want to learn about eligibility for East Bay Innovations’ affordable-housing Section 811 program? A video will be added here when available.
HUD 811 Partnerships in Alameda County
View partnership locations
- San Leandro
- Manzanita — 1 bedroom
- Casa Verde — studios
- Oakland
- Santana — studios and 1 bedrooms
- Pleasanton
- Promenade — 1 and 2 bedroom homes
- Livermore
- Chestnut Square — 1- and 2-bedroom homes
- Fremont
- Bell Street Gardens — studios, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom homes
Services to Help You Live at Home
- Transitional Care/Case Management (TCCM)
- Independent Living Skills (ILS)
- Supported Living Services (SLS)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Does a live-in aide need to provide HUD documentation?
Yes. A live-in aide must provide the required HUD documentation, including a valid government-issued ID and Social Security number, as part of the eligibility-verification process.
What is the difference between HUD Section 811 and Section 8?
Section 8 (Housing Choice Voucher): the rental voucher belongs to the individual and may be transferred to another eligible housing unit.
HUD Section 811: the rental subsidy is tied to the housing unit. If a resident moves out of a Section 811 unit, the subsidy remains with the property and does not transfer to the resident.
Can I transfer my HUD Section 811 subsidy to another property?
No. HUD Section 811 subsidies are not portable. If you move from a Section 811 unit, you would need to reapply for another eligible Section 811 housing opportunity.
Can I apply for HUD Section 811 with EBI if I currently live outside of Alameda County?
Yes. You may apply if you are willing to relocate to Alameda County when housing becomes available.
Does EBI work with Regional Center case managers outside Alameda County?
No. EBI’s housing services are focused on individuals served within Alameda County and the Tri-Valley area.
Do I have to pay for EBI’s housing services?
No. EBI’s housing services are provided at no cost to eligible individuals.