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Housing Assistance

For Ukrainians (HAU)

Housing Assistance for Ukrainians (HAU) is a California State program intended to provide financial support to eligible UHPs who are near financial crisis, behind on rent, and/or facing eviction

Program Overview

Housing Assistance for Ukrainians (HAU) 

What does HAU Provide?

Those eligible for HAU may receive

50% of rent and utilities for up to $10,000 USD or for six consecutive months from first payment, whichever comes first.

 

HAU is not intended to support asset building nor to cover rental payments so other financial goals can be met, such as savings. It is designed for eligible UHPs who cannot meet their basic needs. 

Who is eligible?

HAU is available to Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees who (all must apply):

  • Have an active UHP status, or can demonstrate proof of re-parole application

  • Are near financial crisis, behind on rent, and/or have an eviction notice.

  • Can provide requested documentation to substantiate need (ie. copy of lease agreement, bank statement, pay stubs, utility bill, etc)

 

Ukrainian newcomers are NOT eligible if any of the following apply:

  • Are on TPS only, have never received UHP status or do not have an active UHP status or proof of submitted re-parole application

  • Are enrolled in Matching Grant or receiving other housing assistance (ie. residing with a sponsor, in Section 8 Housing, receiving other financial housing assistance)

  • Have the financial ability to pay rent (ie. earned income, savings)

For official guidance see CDSS' Refugee Programs Bureau's program requirements and information

How to Apply

While each county’s process varies, it is recommended that applicants start at their county benefits office and prepare in the following ways:

Review Eligibility Criteria

Review eligibility to ensure you meet all criteria and do not have any situations that may disqualify you

Apply at County Provider

Locate and contact your County Provider to apply

Prepare

Optional: Use the HAU guide to ensure you meet requirements and have all documentation.

 

Prepare to engage in employment services

Have questions?

Contact Refugee Programs Bureau for more information on HAU

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Find your Provider

Ukrainian Housing Assistance (HAU)

HAU Providers by County

Select County(s)

Find your county's provider below and contact them to apply for HAU.

If you have any questions about HAU, contact Refugee Programs Bureau at HAU@dss.ca.gov

Access California Services

Scheduling an appointment is required. Bring documentation: Immigration documents, bank statement, verification of income, lease agreement, utilities bill(s)

County:

Orange

Phone Number:

Address:

(800) 287-1332, (714) 917-0440

300 W Carl Karcher Way, Anaheim, CA 92801

Asian Resources, Inc.

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County:

Sacramento

Phone Number:

Address:

(916) 745-4313

6270 Elder Creek Rd, Sacramento, CA 95824

Bach Viet Association, Inc.

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County:

Sacramento

Phone Number:

Address:

(916) 481-0340

1050 Fulton Ave Unit 110, Sacramento, CA 95825

Benefits Assistance Center

Mon - Fri, 8:00a - 5:00p

County:

Santa Clara

Phone Number:

Address:

(408) 758-3800

1867 Senter Road, San Jose CA 95112

CCLA

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County:

Los Angeles

Phone Number:

Address:

(213) 318-5716

1530 James M Wood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego

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County:

All other counties

Phone Number:

Address:

Not Provided

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Catholic Charities Dioceses of San Diego; CDSS Refugee Programs Bureau

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County:

All other counties

Phone Number:

Address:

Not Provided

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Catholic Charities of Diocese of San Diego (CCDSD)

If living in San Diego, and do not have a child, apply at CCDSD.

County:

San Diego

Phone Number:

Address:

(619) 393-9566

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Elk Grove Unified School District-Adult School

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County:

Sacramento

Phone Number:

Address:

(916) 686-7717

9510 Elk Grove-Florin Rd. Elk Grove, CA 9562

Folsom Cordova Community Partnership

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County:

Sacramento

Phone Number:

Address:

(916) 294-9107 x 840505

10665 Coloma Rd #200, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Folsom Cordova Unified School District-Adult School

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County:

Sacramento

Phone Number:

Address:

(916) 294-9106

10850 Gadsten Way, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

General Assistance Services

Mon - Fri, 8:00a - 5:00p

County:

Santa Clara

Phone Number:

Address:

(408) 758-3800

1919 Senter Road, San Jose, CA 95112

International Rescue Committee, Sacramento

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County:

Sacramento

Phone Number:

Address:

(916) 482-0120 x 321

2020 Hurley Way #420, Sacramento, CA 95825

International Rescue Committee, San Diego

If living in San Diego, and the individual or couple does have a child, apply at IRC in San Diego

County:

San Diego

Phone Number:

Address:

(619) 440-6208

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International Rescue Committee, San Jose

Must apply for county benefits first, then be referred to provider agencies (Santa Clara)

County:

Santa Clara

Phone Number:

Address:

(408) 277-0255

1210 S Bascom Ave #227, San Jose, CA 95128

International Rescue Committee, Turlock

Additional contact: Odsin.Mirza@rescue.org�

County:

Stanislaus

Phone Number:

Address:

(209) 661-6498,
(209) 850-0096

3446 N Golden State Blvd, Turlock, CA 95382

JVS SoCal

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County:

Los Angeles

Phone Number:

Address:

(818) 956-0500 x 108

315 Arden Ave #18 Glendale, CA 91203

Jewish Family Services Silicon Valley (JFSSV)

Must apply for county benefits first, then be referred to provider agencies (Santa Clara)

County:

Santa Clara

Phone Number:

Address:

(408) 556-0600

P.O. Box 320490, Los Gatos, CA 95032

La Familia

Serving south-county cities of Hayward, Castro Valley, unincorporated cities of Ashland, Cherryland, Fairview, Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore, Fremont, Union City, and Newark

County:

Alameda - South

Phone Number:

Address:

(510) 935-9293

26081 Mocine Ave, Hayward, CA 94544

Lao Family Community Development

Serving north-county cities of Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland, Alameda, Piedmont, San Leandro, and San Lorenzo

County:

Alameda - North

Phone Number:

Address:

(510) 694-0086

2325 E 12th St, Oakland, CA 94601

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