Announcements

Stay up to date with the latest Newark housing news, events, and other updates.

Michael Coulom 7/15/25 Michael Coulom 7/15/25

Attention Churches and Other Faith-Based Organizations: Faith and Housing Applications Now Open!

LISC Bay Area is now accepting applications from local faith-based organizations interested in exploring providing affordable housing on their property.

Submit your application by July 31, 2025 to get into this FREE one-year program!

Michael Coulom 7/9/25 Michael Coulom 7/9/25

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.

Bowen Close 5/21/25 Bowen Close 5/21/25

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.

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!

Flyer for Fair Housing Training from ECHO Housing in Spanish

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.