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Empowering California renters through information, education, and housing resources.
At the heart of the Tenant Support Project is a commitment to empowering renters with the knowledge and tools to take action. Many tenants face housing challenges alone, from unfair treatment to complex eviction processes. We are here to help change that.
We provide easy-to-understand legal information, assistance with completing important housing forms, and connections to trusted community resources. Our goal is to help tenants stand up fo their rights with confidence.
When renters are informed, prepared, and supported, they are better able to protect their homes, advocate for fairness, and contribute to a stronger community.
Knowledge is power. Every tenant deserves access to both.
Why This Work Is Urgent
Why This Work Is Urgent
California is home to some of the highest housing costs in the nation, and renters feel that pressure every day. Recent statewide and regional research reveals a widening gap between need and support:
📊 Key Facts
📊 Key Facts
Nearly 17 million Californians are renters — one of the largest renter populations in the U.S.
More than 50% of renters are rent-burdened, paying over 30% of their income toward rent.
Nearly 1 in 3 renters pays more than half their income just to stay housed.
In eviction cases, only about 4% of tenants receive legal representation, while roughly 83% of landlords have attorneys.
Bay Area data from the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (2025) shows that eviction filings have returned to or exceeded pre-pandemic levels, while legal aid staffing remains critically low.
These conditions create a perfect storm: high rent, low legal representation, and a growing number of households at risk of displacement.
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