City of Visalia

Rental/mortgage assistance available until December 31, 2023 or until funds are exhausted.

Assistance:

  • Maximum rental or mortgage assistance is $2,000 per household.

  • Current & past due payments are allowed.

Requirements:

  • Must have experienced a financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic.

  • Must be working households within 80% area median income limit.

  • Must reside within the City of Visalia city limits.

To apply please contact Self-Help Enterprises at:

PRE-APPLICATIONS FOR HOUSING AUTHORITY OF TULARE COUNTY (HATC) - Online Waiting List Pre-Application

PRE-SOLICITUD DE AUTORIDAD DE VIVIENDA DEL CONDADO DE TULARE (HATC) - Lista de espera en línea previa a la solicitud

HOME SWEET HOME

Our mission is to create strong and sustainable communities by advocating for, developing and managing affordable housing for low and moderate income individuals and families. We believe that comfortable housing plays a major role in improving one's qualify of life and remain committed to providing residents with the assistance they need to maintain a home of their own.

CSET's Housing Services Department administers short-term assistance as well as coordinates long term support to help Tulare County residents get back on their feet. Programs include:

  • First Time Home Buyer

  • Foreclosure Counseling

  • Permanent Supportive Housing

  • CalWorks Housing Support Program

HOUSING SUPPORT SERVICES

First Time Home Buyer

FIRST TIME HOME BUYER The First-Time Home Buyer Program assists eligible applicants buy their first home by providing deferred loan payment assistance and homeownership education.

FIRST TIME HOME BUYER
The First-Time Home Buyer Program assists eligible applicants buy their first home by providing deferred loan payment assistance and homeownership education.

 

FAIR HOUSING
We offer informational workshops on Fair Housing. Learn more about fair housing and ways to report housing discrimination in California. 

FAMILY HOUSING SOLUTIONS
Helping families secure housing, providing essential social services, offering skills training, and delivering job support.

 

Continuum of Care Program

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM
The Continuum of Care Housing Program helps develop and provide housing and related supportive services for people moving from homelessness to supportive living, working on becoming self-sufficient.

 

Homeless Resource List

Individuals and families in Tulare County that find themselves homeless and in need of emergency housing should refer to the local shelters.