Rent and Housing
Verified · October 23, 2026
San Jose’s Apartment Rent Ordinance limits rent increases to 5% every 12 months and provides a system for landlords and tenants to seek dispute mediation. The Tenant Protection Ordinance requires landlords to cite a just cause before evicting tenants (13 just causes in San Jose); the Ellis Act Ordinance covers displaced tenants when apartments are demolished or removed from the rental market, with relocation benefits and advance notice of 120 days or longer in many circumstances; and the Housing Payment Equality Ordinance prohibits discrimination against housing voucher holders applying for rental housing in San Jose.
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HomeFirst provides housing support across Santa Clara County: prevention programs with temporary financial assistance and case management through the county-wide Homelessness Prevention System; rapid rehousing with short-term rental assistance and case management; outreach to people living outside; interim housing communities with 24/7…
3150 Almaden Expy, Ste. 147 (mailing address, as printed on the page)
The Opportunity Services Center (OSC) is a low-barrier drop-in center serving primarily single adults in Palo Alto, providing showers, laundry, mailboxes, personal lockers, and daily breakfast and lunch. OSC also offers case management and resource navigation to support clients in progressing toward…
Sacred Heart Community Service has funding for low-income Santa Clara County residents who need emergency financial assistance with past-due rent, emergency security deposit, mortgage, and other financial assistance tied to housing stability. All financial assistance goes directly to the landlord, not to…
1381 South 1st Street
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