California Housing Directory
California Reentry-Friendly Housing & Transitional Programs
A contact-rich directory of housing programs across California that may accept people on probation, parole, post-release supervision, or with a criminal record. Always call ahead, disclose supervision status, and obtain written approval before moving.
Statewide & System-Level Housing Programs
Coverage: All 58 counties. Entry points used by parole/probation, reentry case managers, and county housing systems.
✅ Verified — Statewide Reentry Housing & Placement
CDCR Transitional Housing Program (THP)
Transitional housing placements for eligible people on state parole (room/board + case management).
Transitional housing placements for eligible people on state parole (room/board + case management).
Access via parole agent referral
Parole-assigned
Residential Reentry Centers (Federal Halfway Houses)
BOP-contracted facilities providing structured housing and reentry planning for federal releases.
BOP-contracted facilities providing structured housing and reentry planning for federal releases.
Assigned by federal case manager
BOP referral
Adult Reentry Grant (ARG) Housing-Linked Providers
State-funded reentry service networks; many counties coordinate housing navigation through ARG partners.
State-funded reentry service networks; many counties coordinate housing navigation through ARG partners.
Ask probation/reentry office for the ARG provider in your county
County-based
🛠️ Eligible — Statewide Housing Access Lines & Navigation
2-1-1 California (County-by-County Housing & Shelter Navigation)
County 2-1-1 systems connect callers to shelters, transitional housing, and housing navigation.
County 2-1-1 systems connect callers to shelters, transitional housing, and housing navigation.
Disclose supervision status early
Dial 2-1-1
County Coordinated Entry / Continuum of Care (CoC)
Most counties use Coordinated Entry for shelter/transitional/supportive housing referrals.
Most counties use Coordinated Entry for shelter/transitional/supportive housing referrals.
Search “Coordinated Entry + County”
County system
Fair-Chance Housing Search Tools (Supplemental)
Use as a starting point only; always confirm supervision compatibility and landlord screening.
Use as a starting point only; always confirm supervision compatibility and landlord screening.
Do not rely without verification
Online
Los Angeles County
County: Los Angeles (Cities include Los Angeles, Long Beach, Pomona, Pasadena, Lancaster, Palmdale, etc.)
✅ Verified — Reentry-Focused & Supervision-Aware Housing
LA County Office of Diversion & Reentry (ODR) — Housing
Interim and permanent supportive housing pathways for justice-involved individuals, often via diversion/court/probation.
Interim and permanent supportive housing pathways for justice-involved individuals, often via diversion/court/probation.
ODR line (housing/navigation)
(844) 804-0055
Weingart Center Association
Large-scale interim/transitional housing and stabilization; commonly used by justice partners and case managers.
Large-scale interim/transitional housing and stabilization; commonly used by justice partners and case managers.
Main line / intake routing varies
(213) 627-9000
HOPICS — Housing Navigation & Stabilization
Housing navigation + case management; serves justice-impacted adults case-by-case depending on program.
Housing navigation + case management; serves justice-impacted adults case-by-case depending on program.
Call and ask “housing navigation + reentry”
(323) 948-0444
Volunteers of America Los Angeles (VOALA)
Multiple transitional and recovery-linked housing options; acceptance varies by supervision and eligibility.
Multiple transitional and recovery-linked housing options; acceptance varies by supervision and eligibility.
Ask for reentry / court-referred housing
(213) 389-1500
🛠️ Eligible — Major Shelter & Recovery Housing Entry Points
Union Rescue Mission (URM)
Emergency shelter and recovery-linked programs; justice-involved accepted case-by-case depending on program rules.
Emergency shelter and recovery-linked programs; justice-involved accepted case-by-case depending on program rules.
Confirm supervision restrictions
(213) 347-6300
The Midnight Mission
Shelter and transitional pathways; often a first-stop for stabilization before longer placement.
Shelter and transitional pathways; often a first-stop for stabilization before longer placement.
Ask about transitional program openings
(213) 624-9258
211 LA County
Centralized listings and referral navigation for shelters, transitional housing, and reentry-friendly options.
Centralized listings and referral navigation for shelters, transitional housing, and reentry-friendly options.
Use keyword “reentry housing”
Dial 2-1-1
Orange County
County: Orange (Anaheim, Santa Ana, Irvine, Garden Grove, Fullerton, etc.)
✅ Verified — Reentry-Friendly / Housing-Linked Stabilization
Illumination Foundation — Housing Access Lines
Coordinated housing access support in Orange County; routes to appropriate programs based on household type.
Coordinated housing access support in Orange County; routes to appropriate programs based on household type.
Families vs individuals lines
Families: (714) 507-2490
Individuals: (714) 507-2459
Individuals: (714) 507-2459
Orange County Rescue Mission
Residential recovery and transitional programming; justice-involved accepted case-by-case (confirm restrictions).
Residential recovery and transitional programming; justice-involved accepted case-by-case (confirm restrictions).
Call and ask for admissions
(714) 247-4300
🛠️ Eligible — Orange County Housing Navigation
211 Orange County
Central entry for shelter and housing navigation; ask specifically for “reentry-friendly transitional housing.”
Central entry for shelter and housing navigation; ask specifically for “reentry-friendly transitional housing.”
County referral hub
Dial 2-1-1
Orange County Coordinated Entry / CES
The county system that matches eligible households to shelter/transitional/supportive housing openings.
The county system that matches eligible households to shelter/transitional/supportive housing openings.
Access usually via outreach/provider
County system
Bay Area (9-County Region)
Counties: San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma
✅ Verified — Reentry & Transitional Housing Anchors
Five Keys Schools & Programs
Reentry-focused services (including housing-linked programs depending on eligibility). Ask specifically about housing placements.
Reentry-focused services (including housing-linked programs depending on eligibility). Ask specifically about housing placements.
Main line
(415) 775-0264
Delancey Street Foundation (Residential Program)
Residential self-help program (housing + training). Admission is selective; justice-involved often eligible.
Residential self-help program (housing + training). Admission is selective; justice-involved often eligible.
Ask about admissions screening
San Francisco / Bay Area
HealthRIGHT 360 (Bay Area Reentry & Recovery Network)
Recovery-linked housing and reentry services across multiple counties; ask for “housing” + your county.
Recovery-linked housing and reentry services across multiple counties; ask for “housing” + your county.
County programs vary
Bay Area
🛠️ Eligible — Bay Area Housing Navigation
2-1-1 (Bay Area Counties)
Use county 2-1-1 for shelter/transitional listings and ask for “reentry housing” or “probation-friendly housing.”
Use county 2-1-1 for shelter/transitional listings and ask for “reentry housing” or “probation-friendly housing.”
County-based
Dial 2-1-1
Coordinated Entry / Continuum of Care (Bay Area)
Each county uses a CES/CoC system—often required for transitional/supportive placements.
Each county uses a CES/CoC system—often required for transitional/supportive placements.
Ask outreach/provider to enroll you
County system
Central Coast
Counties: Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura
✅ Verified — Transitional Housing & Reentry Programs
Restorative Partners (San Luis Obispo County)
Reentry programming and housing-linked support; ask specifically about transitional housing availability and referral steps.
Reentry programming and housing-linked support; ask specifically about transitional housing availability and referral steps.
Main line
(805) 548-0182
40 Prado / Prado Day Center (San Luis Obispo)
Stabilization and shelter-navigation hub frequently used before transitional placement.
Stabilization and shelter-navigation hub frequently used before transitional placement.
Call for shelter/navigation
(805) 786-0617
🛠️ Eligible — Central Coast Housing Navigation
2-1-1 (Santa Barbara / Ventura / Monterey / Santa Cruz)
County 2-1-1 systems list shelters, transitional housing, sober living, and reentry-friendly programs.
County 2-1-1 systems list shelters, transitional housing, sober living, and reentry-friendly programs.
Use keyword “reentry” + county
Dial 2-1-1
Coordinated Entry / CoC (Central Coast Counties)
Many placements require CES enrollment—ask any shelter/outreach provider to enroll you.
Many placements require CES enrollment—ask any shelter/outreach provider to enroll you.
County system
County-based
San Diego & Imperial Counties
Counties: San Diego, Imperial
✅ Verified — Reentry & Recovery-Linked Housing
Second Chance (San Diego) — Reentry Services
Reentry services with housing-linked navigation and recovery pathways; confirm current housing access options.
Reentry services with housing-linked navigation and recovery pathways; confirm current housing access options.
Main contact
(619) 234-8888
2-1-1 San Diego
Central access to housing/shelter directories and referrals. Ask for “reentry housing” or “post-incarceration housing.”
Central access to housing/shelter directories and referrals. Ask for “reentry housing” or “post-incarceration housing.”
County 2-1-1
Dial 2-1-1
🛠️ Eligible — County Housing Systems
San Diego Coordinated Entry System (CES)
Most transitional/supportive placements require CES enrollment. Ask shelters/outreach to enroll you.
Most transitional/supportive placements require CES enrollment. Ask shelters/outreach to enroll you.
County system
County-based
Imperial County CES / Housing Navigation
Use local 2-1-1 pathways and county providers to enroll for transitional placements.
Use local 2-1-1 pathways and county providers to enroll for transitional placements.
County system
County-based
Sacramento Region
Counties: Sacramento, Yolo, Placer, El Dorado, Sutter, Yuba
✅ Verified — Transitional & Justice-Involved Housing
Hope Cooperative (Sacramento)
Housing-linked behavioral health and supportive services; ask about transitional options and referrals.
Housing-linked behavioral health and supportive services; ask about transitional options and referrals.
Main line
(916) 780-5100
2-1-1 Sacramento
Local housing navigation for shelters/transitional/sober living; request “reentry housing.”
Local housing navigation for shelters/transitional/sober living; request “reentry housing.”
County 2-1-1
Dial 2-1-1
🛠️ Eligible — Sacramento Region Entry Systems
Coordinated Entry / CoC (Sacramento Region)
Used for many transitional/supportive placements. Ask any shelter/outreach provider to enroll you.
Used for many transitional/supportive placements. Ask any shelter/outreach provider to enroll you.
County system
County-based
Central Valley
Counties: San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, Kern
✅ Verified — Transitional Housing & Reentry Anchors
Turning Point of Central California (Fresno Area)
Reentry- and recovery-linked housing programs and community corrections services (availability varies). Ask for housing intake.
Reentry- and recovery-linked housing programs and community corrections services (availability varies). Ask for housing intake.
Main contact
(559) 442-8075
2-1-1 (Central Valley Counties)
County 2-1-1 systems list shelters/transitional options; search “reentry housing” + county.
County 2-1-1 systems list shelters/transitional options; search “reentry housing” + county.
County-based
Dial 2-1-1
🛠️ Eligible — Central Valley Housing Systems
AB 109 / PRCS Housing (County Reentry Systems)
Many counties fund reentry housing navigation via AB 109/PRCS. Ask probation for “housing provider list.”
Many counties fund reentry housing navigation via AB 109/PRCS. Ask probation for “housing provider list.”
Probation / reentry referral
County-based
Coordinated Entry / CoC (Central Valley)
Required for many transitional/supportive placements; enroll through shelter/outreach provider.
Required for many transitional/supportive placements; enroll through shelter/outreach provider.
County system
County-based
Inland Empire & High Desert
Counties: Riverside, San Bernardino, Inyo, Mono
✅ Verified — Reentry Housing Navigation & Stabilization
LightHouse Social Service Centers (Riverside / San Bernardino)
Adult reentry support with housing stabilization/rental assistance pathways (eligibility varies). Ask for housing intake.
Adult reentry support with housing stabilization/rental assistance pathways (eligibility varies). Ask for housing intake.
Main line
(909) 880-3625
United Way Inland SoCal / 211 Access
Regional navigation covering Riverside/San Bernardino; ask for “reentry-friendly transitional housing” or “sober living.”
Regional navigation covering Riverside/San Bernardino; ask for “reentry-friendly transitional housing” or “sober living.”
Verified contacts
(888) 435-7565
(909) 980-2857
(909) 980-2857
🛠️ Eligible — County Housing Systems
Riverside County Coordinated Entry / CoC
Enrollment may be required for many transitional/supportive placements; ask shelters/outreach to enroll you.
Enrollment may be required for many transitional/supportive placements; ask shelters/outreach to enroll you.
County system
County-based
San Bernardino County Coordinated Entry / CoC
Entry system for matched placements; confirm supervision restrictions for every address.
Entry system for matched placements; confirm supervision restrictions for every address.
County system
County-based
Northern & Rural California
Counties: Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, Del Norte, Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Mariposa, Mendocino, Modoc, Nevada,
Placer, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Tehama, Trinity, Tuolumne
✅ Verified — Best “First Calls” for North State
2-1-1 (North State Counties)
In rural counties, 2-1-1 + county social services is often the fastest route to shelter/transitional openings.
In rural counties, 2-1-1 + county social services is often the fastest route to shelter/transitional openings.
Use keyword “reentry” + county
Dial 2-1-1
County Coordinated Entry / CoC (North State)
Many placements require CES enrollment. Ask any shelter/outreach provider to enroll you.
Many placements require CES enrollment. Ask any shelter/outreach provider to enroll you.
County system
County-based
🛠️ Eligible — Practical North State Strategy
Probation / Reentry Office “Housing Provider List”
In many rural counties, probation/reentry partners maintain the most current list of second-chance housing options.
In many rural counties, probation/reentry partners maintain the most current list of second-chance housing options.
Ask for “housing provider list + sober living”
County-based
Verification & Use: Listings marked ✅ Verified are described as reentry-focused, supervision-aware, or are commonly used by courts, probation, parole, diversion, or housing navigation systems. Policies change without notice.
Important: Always call first, disclose your supervision status honestly, and obtain written approval from your supervising authority before moving in or reporting any address change.
Restrictions: If you have offense-specific housing restrictions, GPS, curfews, or no-contact orders, confirm compliance before applying or moving.
Get listed or updated:
Are you a California housing provider serving justice-involved or second-chance residents? Email
contact@oacra.app
with program details, eligibility criteria, and referral process.
