537 Rental & Utility Assistance Resources in California — Free Help & Counseling

537 verified rental & utility assistance resources in California. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.

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211 LA County - Rent & Utility Assistance Referrals — Rental & Utility Assistance in Los Angeles, California — 211 — 211 LA connects callers with local rental assistance programs, utility payment help, eviction prevention services, and emergency financial assistance resources
A-1 Community Housing Services — Rental & Utility Assistance in Hayward, California — (510) 674-9227 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
Able Works — Rental & Utility Assistance in East Palo Alto, California — (650) 328-1890 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
Acorn Housing, Oakland, Ca — Rental & Utility Assistance in Oakland, California — (510) 436-6532 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
Acorn Housing, San Bernardino, Ca — Rental & Utility Assistance in San Bernardino, California — (909) 386-1500 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
Acorn Housing, San Diego, Ca — Rental & Utility Assistance in San Diego, California — (619) 521-2940 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
Affordable Housing Centers Of America, Fresno, Ca — Rental & Utility Assistance in Fresno, California — (866) 317-2108 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
Affordable Housing Centers Of America, Los Angeles — Rental & Utility Assistance in Los Angeles, California — (213) 484-1475 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
Affordable Housing Centers Of America, Sacramento, Ca — Rental & Utility Assistance in Sacramento, California — (916) 451-9659 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
Affordable Housing Centers Of America, San Jose, Ca — Rental & Utility Assistance in San Jose, California — (408) 297-3053 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
Affordable Housing Clearinghouse — Rental & Utility Assistance in Lake Forest, California — (949) 859-9255 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
Aging Options Advisors, LLC — Rental & Utility Assistance in Fortuna, California — (707) 682-6668 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
Altria Community Housing — Rental & Utility Assistance in San Diego, California — (619) 366-7224 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency — Rental & Utility Assistance in Jackson, California — (209) 533-1397 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
Amador-tuolumne Community Action Agency — Rental & Utility Assistance in Sonora, California — (209) 533-1397 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
Anaheim Housing Authority - Anaheim Housing Counseling Agency — Rental & Utility Assistance in Anaheim, California — (714) 765-4340 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
Arrowhead Federal Credit Union — Rental & Utility Assistance in San Bernardino, California — (909) 379-6535 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
Asian Incorporated — Rental & Utility Assistance in San Francisco, California — (415) 928-5910 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
Aspera Housing INC — Rental & Utility Assistance in Sanger, California — (359) 399-3559 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
Auriton Solutions — Rental & Utility Assistance in Chico, California — (866) 697-7980 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
Avenidas — Rental & Utility Assistance in Palo Alto, California — (650) 289-5433 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
Balance Concord — Rental & Utility Assistance in Concord, California — (800) 808-4327 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
Bay Area Legal Aid - Alameda County — Rental & Utility Assistance in Oakland, California — (510) 250-5270 — Bay Area Legal Aid provides free legal help for tenants facing eviction, rental assistance referrals, and tenant rights education in Alameda County.
Bay Area Legal Aid - Contra Costa — Rental & Utility Assistance in Richmond, California — (925) 219-3325 — Bay Area Legal Aid provides free legal representation for Contra Costa County tenants facing eviction, with rental assistance referrals and tenant rights advoca
Bay Area Legal Aid - Eviction Prevention — Rental & Utility Assistance in San Francisco, California — (415) 982-1300 — Bay Area Legal Aid provides free legal representation for tenants facing eviction, rental assistance referrals, and housing rights advocacy across the San Franc

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Frequently asked questions

How many rental & utility assistance resources are available in California?

OneClickMentalHealth lists verified rental & utility assistance resources across California. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.

Are these rental & utility assistance services free?

Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.

How do I know if I'm eligible?

Eligibility varies by provider — common factors include income, insurance, residency, age, and the type of service needed. Call the listed phone number; most intake staff can tell you in a few minutes whether you qualify and what to bring.

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.

Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?

Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.

Can I get help in a language other than English?

Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).

In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.