The Housing Programs unit within the Housing and Community Development Department is dedicated to creating fair housing for all in thriving and inclusive neighborhoods. The unit was established as the County's public housing authority and is the lead agency for housing and homeless programs.

 Housing Programs is responsible for:

• The County’s annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The County and its partner cities use CDBG funding for a variety of affordable housing, infrastructure, public facilities, and public services.
• The County’s Inclusionary Housing Program. This program requires many residential developers to provide housing that is affordable to low- and moderate-income households.
• Supporting the Planning Department with information on Inclusionary requirements and state laws designed to support the construction of additional housing including state density bonus and SB35 permit streamlining.
• Managing a variety of other state and local grants that support community and housing planning activities.

The County of Monterey is required to prepare a Consolidated Plan, a five-year strategic plan, for the federal entitlement Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funds it receives from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). 

Monterey County contracts with ECHO Housing for Fair Housing and Tenant/Landlord housing counseling services. If you are experiencing discrimination because of your race, national origin, family or marital status, disability, sexual orientation or gender, call toll free 855-ASK ECHO or email at contact@echofairhousing.org. 

Unincorporated Monterey County has a 34% renter rate. If you live in a local city, find out if your local government has its own temporary ordinance. You can read the County’s ordinance at this site: Monterey County Temporary Ordinance

Monterey County contracts with ECHO Housing for Fair Housing and Tenant/Landlord housing counseling services. If you are experiencing discrimination because of your race, national origin, family or marital status, disability, sexual orientation or gender, call toll free 855-ASK ECHO or email at contact@echofairhousing.org.

To Add Your Name Or Update Your Current Application For The Inclusionary Waitlist Click Here