Additional Resources during COVID-19

Protocols and Regluations resulting from the ebb and flow of COVID-19 conditions in Sacramento County can be confusing to navigate and keep track of.  For the most up to date information on Stay-At-Home, Quarantine, and Isolation orders, and the many ways to get help with healthcare and basic living expenses, even relief for business owners and landlords and tenants, please see the California COVID-19 website:

CALIFORNIA COVID-19 INFO AND RESOURCE WEBSITE

2-minute quick video for renters
Details about the law
11-minutes video explaining the law
FAQ, explaining the terms of the law

FEDERAL-STATE-COUNTY INFO 
This is an article on the subjects of eviction, rent increase protection, and mortgage protections during COVID-19 state of emergency. (updated 9-1-2020)
UPDATE 1-29-2021: Eviction Protection is extended through June 30 of 2021, for all missed rent in March through August of 2020 if it was due to COVID-impacted reasons.

“COVID-19 TENANT RELIEF ACT OF 2020.”  [AB 3088] Dated 8/31/20, for the entire State of CA, offers new protections from eviction for reasons directly related to COVID-19 quarantine or employment issues.  The details of this new law are described via the links to the left, and it takes effect immediately as of September 1, 2020. 

UPDATE 1-29-2021: Eviction Protection is extended through June 30 of 2021, for all missed rent in March through August of 2020 if it was due to COVID-impacted reasons.

SEE THIS LINK FOR MOST CURRENT RENT ASSISTANCE DETAILS

This new law supercedes and overrides the previous protections from the Judicial Council of CA, which expired August 31.

Remember, in most circumstances to benefit from this protection, you must be able to PROVE that your inability to pay your full rent is due to COVID-19. (for instance laid off from job, had to stay home with kids due to school closure, hours were cut, caring for someone with COVID or chronic illness)
If you are financially impacted by COVID-19 and can’t pay your full rent, make sure to let your landlord know in writing ideally BEFORE rent is due, but no later than seven days after the rent is due, and save copies and documentation as proof. Paying partial rent is better than paying nothing. 

If you are having trouble paying your full or partial rent, please contact our St. Vincent De Paul Society who may be able to provide assistance! 
Learn about other Financial Assistance from the state of CA.

If you are living in your car or another vehicle on public property, this article may be helpful to you:  Vehicular Residency Article 

Many utility providers are not shutting off services due to non-payment. Check with the California Public Utilities Commission for more information.

Many kinds of assistance are available through this resource:
Sacramento County 2-1-1

Childcare during COVID-19