One-Stop Housing Clinic

It is the intent of the City of El Monte to affirmatively further the policies of the Fair Housing Act and the American Disabilities Act. The City holds a one-stop housing clinic every Wednesday afternoon. To receive free services you must bring proof of income. Examples of proof of income are paycheck stubs, Social Security Benefits, Veteran Benefits, Retirement Pension, Unemployment benefits, etc. To view the Clinic flyer please select the link below:

Every Wednesday
City Hall West - Housing Division
1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Walk-ins only. No appointments.

• Housing Rights Center 
  2:30 to 5:00 p.m. Fair Housing Services Counseling
• Neighborhood Legal Services 
  1:30 to 4:30 p.m Fair Housing Services Counseling
• Volunteers of America 
  1:00 to 4:30 p.m. Emergency housing, referrals, case management

Resources

If you have questions on fair housing or landlord-tenant counseling, and are unable to attend a clinic, call one of the following organizations for legal assistance and housing resources.

Housing Rights Center (HRC)

The Housing Rights Center (HRC) provides FREE fair housing services to El Monte residents and community members. HRC offers housing discrimination complaint investigation, landlord/tenant counseling, predatory lending referrals, outreach and education, and legal and advocacy services.

Phone: 800-477-5977
Website: Housing Rights Center

Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County

Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) primary mission is to combat the effects of poverty by accessing the judicial system to work toward lasting improvements in the lives of individuals and families and in the community. NLSLA provides legal services that lead to improved health, expanded economic opportunities and neighborhood development.

Help is available at no cost to qualifying residents in the areas of Family Law, Imigration Law, Administrative (Public Benefits) Law, Housing Law, Employment Law, Health Law and Community and Consumer Law.

Phone: 800-896-3203
Website: NLSLA

Volunteers of America

Volunteers of America provide free housing services to El Monte residents. Temporary rental assistance, security deposits, motel vouchers and shelter services.

Phone: 626-442-4357
Website: voala.org

211 

211 LA County is the central source for providing information and referrals for all health and human services in LA County, including housing, senior services, nutritional assistance and more.

Phone: 2-1-1- 24 hours, 7 days a week
Website: 211 L.A.