Your connection to essential housing resources

We want to help you stay where you want to be, as long as you want to be there.

Full of care.
Full of information.
Here to support.

At Independent Living Resources, we do not own or rent out housing. We are not a residential care facility, nor do we have access to a “back door” that can help make getting into these facilities easier.

What we can do:

  • Offer resources that may help you understand your options when it comes to the kind of housing that is right for you
  • Provide lists of local housing options to help support your search
  • Offer practical assistance when it comes to filling out applications, getting your financials in order, and other hurdles
  • Be an avenue of support as you navigate landlord/tenant issues, mediate disputes, or seek out shared housing opportunities
  • Help you understand your rights when it comes to fair housing laws

Independent living
on your own terms

We are here as a support system for people with disabilities and older adults navigating housing-related matters. We can be your voice of advocacy when needed, and a one-stop hub for information on your rights.

Consumer success highlight

Lewis & Lorrie

Not just a place to live: a space where they could heal, rest, and feel safe again

Lewis and Lorrie were a couple in their 70s who had been facing one of the hardest times in their lives. They had been homeless for six months, while Lewis was also undergoing chemotherapy.

With the help of community partners, the ADRC was able to locate housing and begin building a broader safety net around them. They also secured resources for food, transportation, and furniture — little things that make a big difference when rebuilding a life.

Understanding & applying
to housing programs

Though ILRSCC is not a housing authority and does not have access to emergency housing, we can still help you understand your options and figure out how to apply. We can also help you…

DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY | MAINTAIN ELIGIBILITY | SEEK HOUSING

What is: affordable housing?

The term “affordable housing” is a bit of a catch-all that can apply to several things.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development officially considers housing “affordable” when housing costs (including utilities) account for less than 30% of the household’s total income.

“Affordable housing” can apply to government-funded developments built to be affordable. It can also apply to programs operating at both local and federal levels (like low-income housing programs or Section 8) to make affordable housing available to those who qualify. It can even refer to housing that landlords independently decide to set at a rate that is lower than the market average.

What is: low-income housing?

Low-income housing is specifically set aside for households making 80% or less of the Area Median Income (or AMI).

These are typically dedicated housing units that are funded and managed by local housing authorities. They are managed at rates that eligible individuals and families can afford.

What is: Section 8 housing?

Section 8 is another name for the Housing Choice Voucher Program. This program offers people with disabilities, older adults, veterans, and low-income households the opportunity to live in eligible housing units with part of their rent paid directly to the landlord by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

You can apply for Section 8 through the local public housing authorities in Contra Costa and Solano counties.

Unfortunately due to high demand, the waitlist for Section 8 housing is currently closed. Contact us so we can help you understand and explore your options.

The system is confusing.
We help you simplify it.

You do not have to navigate housing concerns alone. Contact us for support.

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