Announcements
Stay up to date with the latest Newark housing news, events, and other updates.
Newark project to receive $2.95 million in County Measure W funds
The City of Newark’s Thornton Avenue Apartments has been selected as part of Alameda County’s launch of $50 million in Measure W “Home Together” funding for permanent supportive housing projects.
At a press conference on Wednesday, March 4, County officials announced the historic investment in ready-to-go housing developments aimed at addressing homelessness and offsetting recent federal funding reductions. Newark’s Thornton Avenue project will receive $2,925,000 in Measure W funding, including $2,375,000 for construction and $550,000 in operating support.
Seniors: Apply now for Newark Gardens I Waitlist!
Timber Senior Housing at 37660 Timber Street is now accepting applications. Eligible seniors can submit their applications by September 26, 2026.
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!
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.
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.
