Welcome to the Walnut Creek Housing Division

The City of Walnut Creek's Housing Division administers housing programs for low- and moderate-income renters, first-time homebuyers, and homeowners. The City's wide array of programs includes rehabilitation loans and grants, downpayment assistance loans, an inventory of affordable rental units for families and seniors, and affordable for-sale units provided through the Inclusionary Housing Program.

Our mission is to create, preserve and improve a range of housing opportunities and supportive programs serving an economically diverse community.

Announcements

Draft Annual Action Plan 2012-2013
The  Draft Annual Action Plan for 2012-2013 is available for review and public comment. The Plan outlines the City's funding plan for providing affordable housing and services to the City's lowest income residents, primarily those services funded with Federal CDBG funds. This Plan will be considered and approved at a Public Hearing scheduled for May 1, 2012 at the City Council Meeting. For more information contact Margot Ernst, CDBG and Housing Analyst at 925-943-5899 x2208.

Affordable Units at Pleasant Creek Homes by Habitat for Humanity: Habitat for Humanity is currently marketing 8 low- and very low- income ownership units at the upcoming Pleasant Creek Homes development on Barkley Avenue near downtown Walnut Creek.  For more information view the marketing   marketing flyer or call Jen Golike at 510-251-6304 x376 (jgolike@habitateb.org). 

Please Note:  At this time, all First-Time Homebuyer Downpayment Assistance Program funds have been committed.  When additional funding is allocated to this program, a notice will be posted on this website.
 
New Energy Efficiency Home Improvement Loans Available!  Through the federal Energy Efficiency Block Grant Program, the City of Walnut Creek has made available a pool of funds for low and moderate income homeowners who would like to reduce energy costs by making energy efficiency improvements.  Eligible improvements include window replacements, furnace and water heater replacement, roofing, insulation, energy efficient appliances and more.  In addition, you may earn rebates on the work from Energy Upgrade California.  For more information, click on the website: energyupgradeca.org.  If you are interested in receiving an application to see if you qualify for a deferred, low interest loan, please call 925-335-7233. 

Updated Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and In Lieu Fee Resolution
In October, 2010, the City Council adopted revisions to the City's  Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and  In-Lieu Fee Resolution, including recessionary relief measures. The revisions to ownership and rental impact fees are based on a Residential Nexus Analysis performed by Kaiser Marsten Associates.

Rental Assistance Now Available!
Rental Assistance is now available for families or individuals who are having difficulty maintaining their current rental housing or have lost their housing due to the current state of the economy. The Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) is a federally funded program through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, and is administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). For more information download the HPRP program summary, and one of the following as it applies to you: Homeless Prevention Program (for residents in jeopardy of losing their current rental housing); or Rapid Re-Housing Program (for residents who are currently homeless and lost their housing within the last 18 months) 

Mortgage Assistance and Foreclosure Prevention
Are you having trouble paying your mortgage? Are you at risk of foreclosure, or currently in the foreclosure process? For information and assistance, contact the Homeownership Preservation Foundation's hotline at 1-888-995-HOPE. Additional foreclosure resources can be found at www.ci.richmond.ca.us/ForeclosureHelp.  You may also qualify for a California State Program, Keep Your Home California.  For more information please see the website:  www.keepyourhomecalifornia.org

Contacts:
Laura Simpson, Housing Division Manager
925-943-5899 ext. 2236

Margot Ernst, Housing and CDBG Analyst
925-943-5899 x2208
Fax: 925-256-3500