Apply for Rent Assistance

Who Can Apply

You can apply for rent assistance from FISH if you currently live in Sonoma Valley (zip codes 95476, 95442, and 95452). If you do not live in our service area (or if you are seeking additional assistance) please see the other resources listed at the bottom of this page.

The program assists Sonoma Valley residents in need with partial rent or deposit, up to 50% of the current month’s rent.

How to Apply for Rent Assistance

Complete and submit the application and a FISH volunteer will contact you within two business days.

If you need help with your application, visit FISH during our office hours at the Sonoma Immigrant Services building (18360 Sonoma Highway). Our hours there are Monday - Thursday from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and assistance is available in English or Spanish.

Rent Assistance Application

Your Name

First Name *

Last Name *

Your Email

Zip Code

95476
95442
95452

FISH serves residents of these Sonoma Valley zip codes. If you live elsewhere, please see the other rent assistance resources listed at the bottom of this page.

Street Address

City

Your Phone Number

Your Date of Birth

Month

Day

Year

Number of people in household

List each member of your household by name, age, and relationship to you

Name of Person on Rental Agreement

Monthly Rent

Name, phone number & mailing address of property manager

Rent assistance is needed for which month?

Your Occupation and Employer

Check each source of income you currently receive:

Employment or self-employment income
Unemployment benefits
Social security income
SSDI, SSI, or workers compensation
Other income or cash assistance

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For each source of household income, list monthly amount

If anyone else living at your home contributes to rent, what is their name and how much do they pay?

FISH will never ask you for your immigration status, social security number, bank account numbers, credit or debit card numbers, or passwords.

OTHER RESOURCES INCLUDE:

Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Services for Sonoma County:

In Sonoma Valley: Keep People Housed provides free financial assistance and legal support to eligible households, including rent, utilities, eviction notices, or other emergency needs. Email SonomaValleyPrevention@homefirstscc.org or call
707-244-1935

For other areas of Sonoma County:
Santa Rosa: Community Support Network (707) 575-0979 info@csn-mh.com
North County: Reach For Home (707) 433-6161 info@reachforhome.org
West County: West County Community Services (707) 823-1640 info@westcountyservices.org
South County: C.O.T.S. (707) 765-6530 info@cots.org

For information on current tenant eviction protections, contact:
California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA) at 707-528-9941.

Affordable Housing communities in Sonoma Valley include:

MidPen Housing (Fetters Apartments, Celestina Garden Apartments, and Summer Oaks)
Burbank Housing (Cabernet Apartments, Firehouse Village, Oak Ridge, Sonoma Creek Senior Housing, Sonoma Valley Apartments, Springs Village, and Village Green II)
SAHA Alta Madrone Apartments and SAHA Valley Oak Homes
More information on affordable housing can be found on the Sonoma County and City of Sonoma websites.

Additional Resources in Sonoma County:

La Luz Center, 707-938-5131
17560 Greger St, Sonoma, CA 95476

CAP (Community Action Partnership), 707-544-6911
2250 Northpoint Parkway, Santa Rosa 95407

Petaluma People Services, 707-765-8488
1500 Petaluma Blvd South, Petaluma, CA 94952
Serves zip codes 94952, 94954, 94955, 94999

Sonoma County Health and Human Services 877-699-6868
2550 Paulin Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Catholic Charities 707-528-8712
987 Airway Ct., Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Serves zip codes 95401, 95402, 95403, 95404, 95405, 95406, 95407, 95409, 95472

Corazon Healdsburg, 707-615-4567
1557 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Serves zip codes 95403, 95425, 95441, 95448, 95492

Interfaith Shelter Network 707-546-7907
2455 Bennett Valley Road Suite C200, Santa Rosa, CA 95404

Resources for individuals and families experiencing homelessness can also be found on our Get Connected page.

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