Housing Resources

Access housing resources, support programs, and free services at Contra Costa College. We’re here to assist you in finding a safe and comfortable home.

List of affordable rental units in Contra Costa County

Provided here is a list of known affordable or subsidized multiple family rental units in Contra Costa County. Please call each building manager for the application or waiting list procedures.

Contra Costa County – Affordable housing rental search

Find affordable housing options in Contra Costa County. Use our rental search tools to explore available units, connect with property managers, and access resources to help you secure a home that fits your budget.

Contra Costa College Housing Reference Guide

Includes information on emergency shelters, affordable housing, roommate searches, short-term housing, Facebook housing groups and more.

Habitat for Humanity – Affordable home ownership program

Habitat for Humanity offers an affordable homeownership program that helps low- to moderate-income families build and purchase their own homes. Through this program, families partner with Habitat to construct their homes and pay an affordable mortgage, making homeownership accessible and sustainable.

Berkeley Student Cooperative (BSC)

The Berkeley Student Cooperative is a 501c3 nonprofit housing cooperative. Their mission is to provide a quality, low-cost, cooperative housing community to university students, thereby providing an educational opportunity for students. The BSC provides affordable housing and board to students at UC Berkeley and other Bay Area colleges and universities including Contra Costa College.

ECHO Housing

Phone: (855) ASK-ECHO or (855) 275-3246
Promotes equal access for housing and provides support services

Resources for Students Experiencing Homelessness

Homeless students born in CA can get free assistance with getting a copy of birth certificate and CA state Identification

AB 801: Financial Aid can identify and verify homeless students for the purpose of receiving priority registration, independent financial aid status, and a physical mailing address from the school
Homeless or At Risk – Call 211
For those who are currently homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
Done through Financial Aid Homelessness Liaison

Fact Sheets

Links to guides in other languages available here.

Get Involved

Want to make a difference? Learn how you can contribute to the Compass Center’s mission. We offer a variety of opportunities for students, faculty, and the wider community to support our efforts. You can volunteer, donate food, hygiene products, monetary donations, or advocate by sharing our mission and services with your network.

Student Resources

At Contra Costa College, we provide essential resources to support your academic journey. Our comprehensive support services are designed to help you succeed in your studies, manage personal challenges, prepare for your career, and smoothly transition to four-year institutions.

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The Contra Costa Pulse

We’re Building a Voice:

Youth affected by homelessness in Contra Costa County are stepping up to share their voices and be part of the solution. Their stories and insights are crucial in tackling this crisis head-on.

Read the full story

Screenshot captured by Samantha Kennedy / The CC Pulse