ECHO Housing (Eden Council for Hope and Opportunity)
Fair housing counseling, tenant-landlord help and rental assistance from downtown Livermore.
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ECHO Housing, formally the Eden Council for Hope and Opportunity, is a nonprofit housing counseling agency with an East County office at 141 North Livermore Avenue, in the middle of downtown Livermore. The organization is headquartered in Hayward and also keeps offices in Oakland, Contra Costa County and Monterey. Its stated purpose is to secure equal housing opportunity and prevent homelessness, and it holds HUD approval as a housing counseling agency. Chamber records file it under healthcare; it is a housing and social-services organization.
Help available
The Livermore office is the local point of contact for fair housing services, meaning investigation of discrimination complaints and counseling on rights; tenant and landlord counseling and mediation; rent review and eviction programs; and a rental assistance program for households facing a shortfall. It also runs first-time home buyer counseling and education, a homeseeking service for people looking for a place to rent, and Project SHARE, which matches people who have a spare room with people who need one.
Materials are available in Spanish and the site notes Spanish-language resources.
Getting an appointment
Call first: the Livermore office asks people to phone for its schedule rather than drop in. For rental assistance, expect to show a lease, income documentation, a notice or ledger from the landlord and proof that you live in the city the program covers, since assistance funds are often tied to a particular city's residents. For a fair housing complaint, write down dates, names and what was said as soon as possible; deadlines for filing with state and federal agencies apply. First-time buyer classes are scheduled in advance, so ask for the next session and whether a completion record is issued for lender programs.
Tri-Valley and beyond
From Livermore the office serves Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon, Sunol and Danville, with Fremont and Tracy residents directed to the appropriate office or program. North Livermore Avenue is a block from First Street and the downtown parking garages, and the Livermore ACE train station is nearby.
Call 925-449-7340, or the toll-free line listed on echofairhousing.org, to ask which program fits your situation.
Servicios
VerificadoCounseling and investigation for renters and buyers who believe they were treated unfairly because of race, family status, disability, source of income or another protected class, with referral to enforcement agencies.
Information and mediation on deposits, repairs, notices, rent increases and lease questions for both tenants and small landlords in the Tri-Valley, aimed at resolving disputes before they reach court.
Short-term financial help toward rent for eligible households in participating cities facing a temporary shortfall, subject to documentation and funding availability; call the Livermore office to ask about current eligibility.
Support for tenants facing large rent increases or eviction notices, including explaining local rent review procedures and connecting people with legal resources.
Education classes and one-on-one counseling on budgeting, credit, mortgage options and down-payment programs for Livermore-area households preparing to buy a first home.
Help for people searching for a rental, including listings guidance, application tips and what to expect from screening, for households with limited time or experience navigating the market.
A matching service that pairs homeowners with a spare room and people seeking affordable housing, with screening and agreement templates to make the arrangement workable.
Detalles
Ubicación y zona de servicio
Livermore, CA 94550-3117
Preguntas frecuentes
Típico de este tipo de negocioWhat counts as housing discrimination?
Refusing to rent or sell, quoting different terms, or steering people because of race, religion, national origin, sex, disability, family status, source of income or other protected characteristics. A counseling agency can review what happened and explain filing options and deadlines.
Can a housing counselor help me if I have an eviction notice?
Yes, in the sense of explaining the notice, the timelines and your options, and referring you to legal aid; counselors are not attorneys. Bring the notice, your lease and any correspondence, and call as soon as you receive the papers.
Is rental assistance available to anyone?
No. Programs are usually limited to residents of specific cities, income levels and circumstances, and depend on available funds. Ask the office which programs are currently open, what documents are required and how long a decision takes.
Are counseling services free?
HUD-approved housing counseling is generally offered at no charge, though some home buyer classes may have a small fee. Ask when you book and be wary of anyone who asks for payment to file a fair housing complaint.
Antes de contratar
- Call the Livermore office for its schedule before visiting; hours are not posted.
- Gather your lease, notices, rent ledger and income documents before a counseling appointment.
- Write down dates and details of any suspected discrimination as soon as possible.
- Ask which rental assistance programs are open and which cities they cover.
- Ask whether materials and counseling are available in Spanish if you prefer.
Resumen en español
ECHO Housing, el Eden Council for Hope and Opportunity, es una agencia sin fines de lucro de asesoría de vivienda aprobada por HUD, con oficina en North Livermore Avenue, en pleno centro de Livermore. Ayuda con quejas de discriminación en la vivienda, orientación y mediación entre inquilinos y propietarios, revisión de alquileres, desalojos, asistencia para el pago de renta, educación para compradores de primera vivienda y un programa de vivienda compartida. Hay materiales en español. Atiende a Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon y Danville. Llame al 925-449-7340 para preguntar por el horario y el programa que corresponde a su caso.
Los datos marcados como verificados se comprobaron el 29 de septiembre de 2026 con echofairhousing.org. Los demás datos vienen de registros comerciales públicos o describen lo típico de este tipo de negocio, según se indica. El negocio aún no los ha confirmado.
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