Housing Assistance

The Tehama Community Action Agency connects low-income families with resources designed to help get safe, permanent housing.  Working together with HUD and other agencies, we can connect many people to programs that help with security deposits, rent, utility payments and low-income housing. 

What is the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP)?

The Tehama County Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) is making federal funds available to local residents who would be homeless but for this assistance. The intent is to help with housing stability.

County and city government have joined efforts to operate HPRP, ensuring that eligible County residents receive help when they need it most.

Eligible HPRP applicants may receive various types of assistance, including:

  • Rental deposit

  • Short-term rental payment
  • Credit counseling
  • Utility deposit
  • Utility payment

  • Case management

Case managers work closely with clients to develop and implement a service plan to ensure that they receive full benefits. Through HPRP, clients are stabilized in housing and assisted comprehensively to help ensure that they do not face homelessness again.

For more information please contact Tehama County Community Action Agency at 530-527-6159 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Rent-Assist Program

Additional rental assistance may be available for those in need of security deposit or utility deposit assistance through our Rent-Assist Program. A bonus incentive for participants is also available for clients who stay in stable housing during the period of case management. Short term housing vouchers may also be available to eligible families. Contact Michael Baldwin at 530-527-6159 or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  


Plumas County Community Development Commission

Eligible households can receive a housing assistance payment made directly to a landlord for a privately-leased rental unit.  Download a list of affordable housing opportunities in Tehama County.

Do you need help clearing your credit to qualify to rent an apartment or home? Call us! We may be able to help with credit and financial counseling services. 530-527-6159

 US Department of Housing and Urban Development

 

Latest Events

Capacity Building Workshop
Want to learn how to become a better agency, organization, or service by identifying and developing a business plan? Attend a FREE one day workshop on March 9th, from 9am to 4pm. Please email CAARSVP@tcdss.org if you are interested in attending, or have questions. RSVP must be received by March 5th.
For more information check out the Capacity Building and Technical Assistance section of this website      
 

Weatherization
Weatherization Services for the Low Income, Elderly, or Disabled in Tehama County are available on a limited basis starting in December 2011. Contact Mike Baldwin at (530) 528-4046 or mbaldwin@tcdss.org for more information, or check out the Weatherization section of this website.
 

FOOD SHARE PROJECT
Any 501(c)3 or faith based organization is invited to participate in the Food Share Project, which will provide access to low cost food purchases and delivery. If interested in more information call 530-527-6159 
 

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
You may qualify for FREE tax preparation services. Check out our calendar for available dates. Call 530-527-2611 to find out if you are eligible and set an appointment! 
 

Programs & Services

This project is funded in whole or in part by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 in cooperation with the California Department of Community Services and Development Department.