Housing Information

The Town of Danville is home to more than 43,000 people and offers a diverse selection of housing choices for its residents. Danville’s housing stock includes single family residences as well as townhomes, condominiums, and apartments.

Affordable Housing Ownership Opportunities

The Town of Danville’s Below Market Rate (BMR) unit program is tailored for households in the “moderate”, “median”, and “low income” income categories, as defined by the Area Median Income index. The affordable housing available through this program includes pre-identified units which are deed restricted to remain affordable for a 20-year period (with respect to other homes within the Town). Units become available as part of new development projects or when current owners decide to sell their existing units.

For a list of upcoming developments with opportunities for a BMR unit, please visit Danville Town Talks.

Realtor

The Town of Danville does not provide real estate/brokerage services on these units, a realtor would need to be contacted to conduct a search of current deed restricted units available. Alternatively, prospective buyers can contact the individual sales offices of these residential developments to inquire about BMR units.

Affordable Rental Housing Opportunities

Affordable rental opportunities are offered by the County of Contra Costa, and this List of Affordable/Subsidized Rental Units (PDF) provides a comprehensive list of affordable or subsidized multi-family rental units in the county. Each development has its own eligibility criteria, refer to the column ‘TYPE’ on the list. The Town does not manage or maintain a wait list for these developments.

Contact the Apartment Complex

You are encouraged to contact the apartment complex you are interested in to obtain more information on eligibility, unit availability, or wait list placement. The apartment operator sets the rental rate consistent with current household income data and executes the rental agreements for affordable units within their complex.

Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa

The Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa (the Housing Authority) offers a range of housing programs including Housing Choice Voucher, Project Based Voucher, Public Housing, and other Special Programs such as Continuum of Care Program and the Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Program. Please visit the Housing Authority of the County od Contra Costa for more information and application process of the different housing programs offered by the Housing Authority.

What is Fair Housing?

All individuals should have equal access to housing opportunities, regardless of characteristics such as race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or family status.  Your right is protected by fair housing laws with a goal to prevent discrimination in housing practices and promote equal treatment for everyone when it comes to renting, buying, or financing homes.

If you like to know more about Fair Housing, please click here.

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