Housing Resources
Housing Resources
Contact Us
Compass Center
Student + Administration Bldg.
SAB Room 120
wellness@contracosta.edu
Basic Needs Coordinator
Hope Dixon (She/Her/Hers)
hdixon@contracosta.edu
510.215.4796
Housing Resources
Access housing resources, support programs, and free services at Contra Costa College. We’re here to assist you in finding a safe and comfortable home.
Email us at Wellness@contracosta.edu if you are looking for additional support or resources.
List of affordable rental units in Contra Costa County
Provided here is a list of known affordable or subsidized multiple family rental units in Contra Costa County. Please call each building manager for the application or waiting list procedures.
Contra Costa County – Affordable housing rental search
Find affordable housing options in Contra Costa County. Use our rental search tools to explore available units, connect with property managers, and access resources to help you secure a home that fits your budget.
Contra Costa College Housing Reference Guide
Includes information on emergency shelters, affordable housing, roommate searches, short-term housing, Facebook housing groups and more.
Habitat for Humanity – Affordable home ownership program
Habitat for Humanity offers an affordable homeownership program that helps low- to moderate-income families build and purchase their own homes. Through this program, families partner with Habitat to construct their homes and pay an affordable mortgage, making homeownership accessible and sustainable.
Berkeley Student Cooperative (BSC)
The Berkeley Student Cooperative is a 501c3 nonprofit housing cooperative. Their mission is to provide a quality, low-cost, cooperative housing community to university students, thereby providing an educational opportunity for students. The BSC provides affordable housing and board to students at UC Berkeley and other Bay Area colleges and universities including Contra Costa College.
ECHO Housing
Phone: (855) ASK-ECHO or (855) 275-3246
Promotes equal access for housing and provides support services
Resources for Students Experiencing Homelessness
- Homeless students born in CA can get free assistance with getting a copy of their birth certificate and CA state Identification
AB 801: Financial Aid can identify and verify homeless students for the purpose of receiving priority registration, independent financial aid status, and a physical mailing address from the school - Homeless or At Risk – Call 211
For those who are currently homeless or at risk of becoming homeless - Done through Financial Aid Homelessness Liaison
Fact Sheets
Links to guides in other languages available here.
Get Involved
The Compass Center welcomes partnerships and philanthropic support that strengthen student wellbeing and access to essential resources.
Partnerships and Collaboration
Organizations or individuals interested in partnering with the Compass Center are encouraged to contact the Basic Needs Coordinator at hdixon@contracosta.edu.
Support Our Work
Donations directly support Contra Costa College students through food access and related basic needs services.
*Note: When donating, please select “Choose Other” in the designation field and enter “Food Pantry” to ensure your gift is directed to Compass Center services.
Campus Presentations and Trainings
Faculty and staff seeking presentations or trainings related to student basic needs may submit a request using the form below
The Contra Costa Pulse
We’re Building a Voice:
Youth affected by homelessness in Contra Costa County are stepping up to share their voices and be part of the solution. Their stories and insights are crucial in tackling this crisis head-on.
Screenshot captured by Samantha Kennedy / The CC Pulse