Shared California Courts self-help guidance, available for all 58 California county court contexts; local procedures and individual circumstances vary.
California Courts referrals to tenant-rights guidance, local legal information, housing resources and the appropriate state agencies.
Service area: Shared California statewide tenant information and official resource referrals; local laws and individual eligibility vary. Area details & sources
California Courts resource referral; confirm the services offered by the actual local court
Each court has a self-help center that offers free legal information. Find out from your local court what type of services they offer.
The California Attorney General’s information about renter protections, habitability, lockouts, discrimination and other landlord/tenant issues. Statutory exceptions and local rules affect protections.
Service area: Shared California statewide tenant information and official resource referrals; local laws and individual eligibility vary. Area details & sources
DOJ guidance on checking additional local tenant protections; no determination that a particular tenancy is covered
In addition to the statewide requirement that landlords have just cause before evicting a tenant, local laws may offer additional protections to residential tenants. Tenants and landlords should consult local resources to see whether their city or county has rules that may offer additional tenant protections.
DOJ referral for unresolved housing-condition concerns; contact the actual local code-enforcement or health authority
If a landlord refuses to make repairs, tenants should contact their local code enforcement office or local health department. Cities or counties may also have their own rent board or rent control program that deals with building health and safety.
As a tenant, knowing your rights is critical. Under California law, residential tenants are protected from certain rent increases and may be protected from certain types of evictions.
The Department of Real Estate’s official landing page for the 2026 California Tenants guide, with English and Spanish document links.
Service area: Shared California statewide tenant information and official resource referrals; local laws and individual eligibility vary. Area details & sources
DRE landing-page description of its informational guide
This guide is intended for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.
California Civil Rights Department information on fair-housing protections, reasonable accommodations, prohibited retaliation and housing-discrimination resources.
Service area: Shared California statewide tenant information and official resource referrals; local laws and individual eligibility vary. Area details & sources
Current Civil Rights Department fair-housing information; the webpage lists the complete protected characteristics and applicable exceptions
The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) is responsible for enforcing state fair housing laws that make it illegal to discriminate against or harass someone because of a protected characteristic, such as their gender, race, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion.
Official programme or resource directory. A listed private facility is not represented as a county department; facility admission, material and fee rules remain specific to each programme.
The county Housing Unit offers navigation, financial assistance and case management. Programmes depend on funding and eligibility; this is not a Section 8 application or a promise that assistance is available.
County Housing Unit; programmes depend on funding and individual eligibility
Rapid Re-Housing (RRH) helps individuals and families quickly move into stable housing by providing short-term rental assistance and support services to maintain long-term stability. To be eligible for services under this program a client must meet definition of homelessness. To learn more or check eligibility, please contact 530‑865‑6129.
County Housing Unit; programmes depend on funding and individual eligibility
CalAIM Community Support helps individuals access resources and services that promote health, stability, and well-being, including housing support to find and maintain safe, stable homes. To learn more or check eligibility, please contact 530‑865‑6129.
Glenn County housing navigation and rental-support information
The Housing Unit offers services like housing navigation, financial assistance, and/or case management. Call 530-865-6129 or 1-800-287-8711 for more information.
Contact the county Housing Unit for coordinated entry, motel-voucher, rapid rehousing and housing-stability programmes. Funding, programme definitions and individual eligibility apply.
County Housing Unit; programmes depend on funding and individual eligibility
Coordinated Entry (CE) is a centralized system that helps individuals and families experiencing homelessness access the services and housing they need quickly and efficiently. To learn more or check eligibility, please contact 530‑865‑6129.
County Housing Unit; programmes depend on funding and individual eligibility
Motel voucher assistance through this program is subject to available funding, which comes from multiple sources. To be eligible, clients must meet the program’s definition of homelessness and other program requirements. To learn more or check eligibility, please contact 530‑865‑6129.
Glenn County coordinated entry and homelessness-programme information
Coordinated Entry (CE) is a centralized system that helps individuals and families experiencing homelessness access the services and housing they need quickly and efficiently. To learn more or check eligibility, please contact 530‑865‑6129.
Use the appropriate local Continuum of Care or county welfare department. State programme information does not establish an available shelter bed or open enrollment.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Service availability
Local CoC or county welfare providers operate the programmes; contact the appropriate local service.
Our programs are administered/operated at the local level. To learn more about accessing housing and homeless services in your community, please contact the local Homeless Continuum of Care or County Welfare Department.
Read HSP eligibility and contact the county programme. The source describes 56 operating counties as of FY 2024–25; this statewide information link does not assert 58 current local programmes.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Service availability
The source’s operating-county count is explicitly for FY 2024–25, not a verified current 58-county programme count.
Review HA programme conditions and apply through your county CalWORKs office. HSP and HA are separate programmes.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources