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1. How do I find out about Section 8 Rental Assistance?

The Housing Authority of the County of Stanislaus administers the Housing and Community Development (HUD) Section 8 Program (Housing Vouchers) in Tuolumne County. Contact (209)557-2014. Housing Authority of the County of Stanislaus

2. Who can help me with tenant/landlord issues?

The Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency (ATCAA) provides housing counseling - call (209) 533-1397. The Central California Legal Services (Legal Aid) may be able to assist you with legal issues – call (209) 723-5466. There is also an excellent reference online: California Tenants: A Guide to Residential Tenants

3. I might lose my house. Who can help me with foreclosure or short sale counseling?

The Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency (ATCAA) provides foreclosure counseling - call (209) 533-1397. The California Homeowner’s Bill of Rights was enacted on January 1, 2013 to help ensure fair lending and borrowing practices for California homeowners
Homeowner's Bill of Rights

4. I live in a mobilehome park. Who can help me with my concerns about the maintenance of the park?

The California Department of Housing and Community Development Office of the Mobilehome Ombudsman (ombudsman@hcd.ca.gov) can assist you. You can contact them at (800) 952-5275 or use their Online Compliant Form

5. Where can I learn more about County of Tuolumne Mobilehome Rent Control?

The County of Tuolumne Mobilehome Ordinance Code Chapter 5.28 regulates space rent increases in mobilehome parks. For more information, please call (209)533-5633. Chapter 5.28 of Ordinance Code

6. Where do I find a copy of the Tuolumne County Mobilehome Park Rent Control Ordinance Tenant Acknowledgment Form?

The Mobilehome Park Rent Control Ordinance Tenant Acknowledgment Form can be downloaded (click link) – note that this form will be on a CRA Housing Division page & can be linked to it). You can also call (209) 533-5633.

7. Does the County offer assistance programs to help me buy a home?

The County has a First Time Homebuyer Program is managed by the Tuolumne County Housing Division, and is available for income-qualified households. You can visit the Housing Division webpage for more information or call (209) 533-5633.

8. I own my home and can’t afford repairs. Can the County help me?

The County Housing Division manages an Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Program for income-qualified households. You can visit the Housing Division webpage for more information or call (209) 533-5633.

9. I can’t afford to pay my rent and utilities. Is there an organization in the County that can help me?

The Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency (ATCAA) provides housing assistance on a case by case basis when funds are available - call (209) 533-1397.

10. Are there places in the County to rent that are affordable?

The Affordable Housing Resources in Tuolumne County’s Unincorporated Areas handout found on the Housing Division webpage provides a list of affordable housing developments in the unincorporated areas of the County and the contact information for these complexes. You will also find contact information for other organizations in the area that might be able to help you locate affordable housing.