Rapid Re-Housing Programs | Rapid Rehousing - Shelter, Inc.

An individual or family who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence includes someone who has a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not meant for human habitation; is living in a publicly or privately operated shelter designed to provide temporary living arrangements, including congregate shelters, transitional housing, and hotels or motels paid for by charitable organizations or by federal, state, and local government programs; or is exiting an institution where they resided for 90 days or less and had been living in an emergency shelter or a place not meant for human habitation immediately before entering that institution. This definition also includes any individual or family who is fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, has no other residence, and lacks the resources or support networks to obtain other permanent housing.

Adults: Current, valid photo ID for each adult in the household. Minors: Birth certificate or hospital birth document for each child in the household.(Required for each household member age 18 or older who is employed). Last three consecutive months of pay stubs showing a decrease in income. Documentation of any government assistance received (e.g., EDD, SSI, SSDI, TANF), including the corresponding award letter. Child support documentation, if applicable. Proof of Financial Hardship Provide documentation relevant to your situation: Layoff: Letter from former employer. Medical leave: Doctor's note with start and end dates. Loss of income: Any document(s) showing reduced income due to financial hardship. Uninhabitable unit: Official documentation as proof. Homelessness: Homeless certificate, if applicable. Domestic violence: Police report, if applicable.April 23, 2026 If Requesting Back Rent Assistance — Tenancy Documents (Provided by your current landlord) Signed lease agreement (signed by both tenant and landlord), rent ledger from the landlord. If Requesting Deposit or First Month's Rent — New Tenancy Documents (Provided by your new landlord) A letter of intent to rent that includes: Anticipated move-in date (must be within 30 days of the request), security deposit amount, monthly rent amount. Additional Documents for Section 8 Voucher Holders Requesting Deposit Assistance: Housing Choice Voucher. rental tenancy agreement, family composition document, rent Portion Calculation, inspection Pass document.

Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 5pm

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Must complete an assessment at a CARE Center in order to be referred into program. No self referrals. Call 2-1-1 for referral to the closest CARE Center.

Tenant rent portion will vary during participation.

Contra Costa County