Announcements
Stay up to date with the latest Newark housing news, events, and other updates.
Pre-Approved ADU Plans: Applications Now Accepted!
Calling fabricators, architects, and homeowners with ADUs! The City is now accepting applications for ADU plan pre-approval. Submit your plans today for review by the Planning and Building Inspection Divisions!
Fair Housing Training on September 19
Housing providers, renters, and service providers: Register for this online fair housing training on September 19, 2025, covering a variety of topics!
Register for Sacred Land, Shared Futures Convening!
Register for ABAG’s Sacred Lands, Shared Futures event on October 22nd. This event is for religious congregations and others interested in learning how faith groups can use their land to provide affordable housing.
Seniors- Apply Now for Minor Home Repair Grants!
Homeowners 62 or older or who have a disability may be eligible for up to a $3,000 grant from Alameda County for minor home repairs.
You can contact the County today to confirm your eligibility and apply for your minor home repair grant.
Public Comment Closed: Tenant Protections Ordinances
The City of Newark is advancing new tenant protection policies to strengthen housing stability, prevent displacement, and support renters facing hardship. The City invites you to comment on draft programs and ordinances to enhance tenants rights in Newark and prevent displacement.
Submit your comments by June 13, 2025.
Upcoming Trainings
FAIR HOUSING TRAINING
June 20, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ECHO HOUSING WELCOMES HOUSING PROVIDERS, RENTERS, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS
Topics include:
State and federal fair housing laws;
Who is protected under the law;
Reasonable accommodations and modifications for tenants with disabilities;
Renting to families with children;
Occupancy standards;
Advertising guidelines;
And more!
TESTER TRAINING
June 26, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
PEOPLE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
ECHO Housing is conducting a free training for persons interested in assisting us to uncover housing discrimination in Alameda, Monterey, and Contra Costa Counties.
Our Fair Housing Specialists document complaints on housing discrimination and investigate fair housing complaints. Fair Housing Testers are trained to pose as home seekers, collect information, and report back to Staff about their experiences.
Testers work as independent contractors for ECHO on an as-needed, on-call basis. The frequency with which testers are called is determined by the types of cases investigated.
Compensation for the project is $45 - $60 per test and 70 cents per mile.
ECHO Housing cannot accept trainees with certain convictions.
For more information, please contact Angie at 855-ASK-ECHO (855-275-3246), or email to angie@echofairhousing.org.
