There are a number of housing resources available in and around Fort Bragg to assist residents in finding and keeping suitable and affordable housing.

Housing Rehabilitation Loan Funds
The City periodically receives grant funding that can be loaned to income-qualified homeowners for health and safety improvements and code-related improvements to Fort Bragg homes. Funding may be available from the State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Rehabilitation Program or the state HOME Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Program.

Home-Ownership Assistance Funds
The state CDBG and HOME departments offer competitive grants to cities and counties to lend out to income-qualified home buyers . The City does not currently have funding for this purpose. Funding may be available from Mendocino County.

County Housing Authority
Learn about housing resources including subsidized rental housing, Housing Choice (formerly Section 8) vouchers, and other housing assistance offered by the Community Development Commission of Mendocino County.

Other Housing Resources
Learn about other affordable housing programs and providers available in our area.

Home Energy Assistance Programs
Find information about specific home energy assistance programs such as HELP and HEAP as well as energy assistance providers.

Preapproved Accessory Dwelling Unit Designs and Building Plans
Find information on how to obtain the second unit design plans and the requirements to begin the permitting process.