Community resources and programs in Kern County providing housing & shelter services. Last updated: May 22, 2026.
Description: Provides affordable housing to those that qualify.
Who is eligible: Low income. Must qualify through Housing Authority guidelines.
Fees: Must qualify through Housing Authority guidelines
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-546-6934 | Email: doropeza@kernha.org | Website: https://www.kernha.org/
Address: 1420 Monterey Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305
Description: Provides affordable housing to those that qualify.
Who is eligible: Low income. Must qualify through Housing Authority guidelines
Fees: Must qualify through Housing Authority guidelines
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-797-2003 | Email: dgarcia@kernha.org | Website: https://kernha.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Affordable-Housing-Developments1.pdf
Address: 14869 Lamberson Avenue , Lost Hills, CA 93249
Description: Provides affordable housing to those that qualify.
Who is eligible: Low income. Must qualify through Housing Authority guidelines
Fees: Must qualify through Housing Authority guidelines
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-758-3086 | Email: llopez@kernha.org | Website: https://kernha.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Affordable-Housing-Developments1.pdf
Address: 2650 Spruce Avenue , Wasco, CA 93280
Description: Provides affordable housing to those that qualify.
Who is eligible: Low income. Must qualify through Housing Authority guidelines
Fees: Must qualify through Housing Authority guidelines
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-631-8022 | Email: doropeza@kernha.org | Website: https://kernha.org/menus/neighborhood-stabilization-program.html
Address: 400 20th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Description: Provides affordable housing to those that qualify.
Who is eligible: Low income. Must qualify through Housing Authority guidelines
Fees: Must qualify through Housing Authority guidelines
Hours: Monday- Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-861-1129 | Email: cavila@kernha.org | Website: https://kernha.org/menus/neighborhood-stabilization-program.html
Address: 500 West Columbus Street , Bakersfield , CA 93301
Description: Provides affordable housing to those that qualify.
Who is eligible: Low income. Must qualify through Housing Authority guidelines
Fees: Must qualify through Housing Authority guidelines
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-631-8022 | Email: doropeza@kernha.org | Website: https://kernha.org
Address: 400 20th Street , Bakersfield , CA 93301
Description: Provides affordable housing
Who is eligible: Low income
Fees: Must qualify through Housing Authority guidelines
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-721-0195 | Email: doropeza@kernha.org | Website: https://kernha.org/
Address: 1626 Quincy Street, Delano, CA 93215
Description: Provides affordable housing to those that qualify.
Who is eligible: Low income. Must qualify through Housing Authority guidelines
Fees: Must qualify through Housing Authority guidelines
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-489-3685 | Email: doropeza@kernha.org | Website: https://kernha.org/
Address: 1006 Baker Street , Bakersfield, CA 93305
Description: Provides affordable housing to those that qualify.
Who is eligible: Low income. Must qualify through Housing Authority guidelines
Fees: Must qualify through Housing Authority guidelines
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-861-1129 | Email: navila@kernha.org | Website: https://kernha.org/
Address: 500 West Columbus Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Description: Provides affordable housing to those that qualify.
Who is eligible: Low income. Must qualify through Housing Authority guidelines
Fees: Must qualify through Housing Authority guidelines
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-392-7125 | Email: doropeza@kernha.org | Website: https://kernha.org/
Address: 18 MacArthur Drive , Bakersfield, CA 93308
Description: Provides affordable housing to those that qualify.
Who is eligible: Low income. Must qualify through Housing Authority guidelines
Fees: Must qualify through Housing Authority guidelines
Hours: Monday- Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-392-7125 | Email: doropeza@kernha.org | Website: https://kernha.org/
Address: 18 MacArthur Drive , Bakersfield, CA 93308
Description: Alpha House is a nonprofit organization that provides a safe haven for women in times of crisis. Alpha House is a temporary emergency shelter for abused or battered women without or with children (no boys older than 12 years old) that provides 3-14 days stay. Will help with shelter, food, transportation to a safe location if needed, and point you in the direction to start new.
Who is eligible: No boys over age 12
Fees: No Fee
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9:00am - 1:00pm Walk-ins only during business hours.
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-763-4357 | Email: alphahousemgr@gmail.com | Website: www.alphahousenewbeginnings.org
Address: 207 7th Street, Taft, CA 93268
Description: Provides assistance in disaster events: locates emergency shelter, emergency food and clothing, and CPR and First Aid classes available.
Who is eligible: Must be a victim of a declared state-wide disaster or local home fire.
Fees: Call
Hours: Local office hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00am-4:00pm American Red Cross Call Center: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00am-6:00pm Friday: 5:00am-6:30pm Saturday: 5:30am - 2:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-324-6427 | Email: GovtRelations@redcross.org | Website: https://www.redcross.org/local/california/central-california/about-us/locations/kern-county-eastern-sierra.html
Address: 5035 Gilmore Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Description: Provides job training services.
Who is eligible: Kern county residents
Fees: No Fee
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-721-5800 | Email: district4@kerncounty.com | Website: https://www.careeronestop.org/
Address: 707 Main Street, Delano, CA 93215
Description: Provides job training services.
Who is eligible: Kern county residents
Fees: No Fee
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 760-379-2074 | Email: district1@kerncounty.com | Website: https://www.careeronestop.org/
Address: 5540 Lake Isabella Boulevard Suite E3, Lake Isabella, CA 93240
Description: Provides job training services.
Who is eligible: Kern county residents
Fees: No Fee
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-635-4029 | Email: district4@kerncounty.com | Website: https://www.careeronestop.org/
Address: 10215 Stobaugh St, Lamont, CA 93241
Description: Provides job training services.
Who is eligible: Kern county residents
Fees: No Fee
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00-4:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-824-7800 | Email: district2@kerncounty.com | Website: https://www.careeronestop.org/
Address: 2340 Highway 58, Mojave, CA 93501
Description: Provides job training services.
Who is eligible: Kern county residents
Fees: No Fee
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-336-6700 | Email: district3@kerncounty.com | Website: https://www.careeronestop.org/
Address: 1129 Olive Drive Suite H, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Description: Provides job training services.
Who is eligible: Kern county residents
Fees: No Fee
Hours: Monday-Friday: 7:30am-4:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-746-8300 | Email: district4@kerncounty.com | Website: https://www.careeronestop.org/
Address: 115 Central Valley Highway, Shafter, CA 93263
Description: Provides job training services.
Who is eligible: Kern county residents
Fees: No Fee
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-763-0200 | Email: district2@kerncounty.com | Website: https://www.careeronestop.org/
Address: 119 North 10th Street, Taft, CA 93268
Description: Program provides: kindergarten summer bridge, child development classes, parenting classes, case management, health and wellness services, behavioral assessment referrals, developmental screening, and community health clinic. Also provides food and clothing referrals, transportation, tutoring assistance, and youth alcohol abuse prevention programs.
Who is eligible: Open to all.
Developmental screening open to children 0-5.
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 7:30am-4:00pm Friday: 7:30am-3:30pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-401-5956 | Email: mrivas@arvin-do.com | Website: https://www.arvinschools.com/
Address: 300 Franklin Street, Arvin, CA 93203
Description: Provides the following services: High school diploma classes for adults, GED classes and testing, English as a Second Language program (ESL), citizenship preparation, career technical education, computer and business classes, auto body repair and teacher assistant. Also provides independent study classes to complete high school credits, parenting and neglect classes, and computer courses.
Who is eligible: 18 years old and older
Fees: TABE Assessment-No Fee Typing Cert./Machine Calculation Cert.-$5.00 -1st & 3rd Tuesday/each month August-June(except July)@ 3:00 & 5:00p.m -Valid Photo I.D. is required Classes range from $25.00-$1,200 -Cash Only -Certification Exam fee included -Textbooks are included -Payment schedule available to students
Hours: Monday- Friday: 7:00am-3:30pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-835-1855 | Email: Sharon_Gleason@kernhigh.org | Website: https://bas.kernhigh.org/
Address: 501 South Mount Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307
Description: Provides assistance for Native Americans: health care, case management referrals, medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, Diabetes, substance abuse counseling, mental health, and parenting classes.
Who is eligible: American Indian and Alaska Natives
Hours: Monday 8:00am-6:00pm Tuesday-Thursday 8:00am-8:00pm Friday's: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-327-4030 | Email: jvalero@bakersfieldaihp.org | Website: https://www.bakersfieldaihp.org
Address: 501 40th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Description: Provides early learning activities kindergarten summer bridge, child development classes, parent support, social services, parenting classes, case management, health & wellness services, screenings and referrals, kindergarten transition activities.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Monday- Friday 7:30am-4:30pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-631-4600 | Email: selveya@bcsd.com | Website: www.bcsd.com
Address: 1300 Baker Street , Bakersfield, CA 93305
Description: Provides assistance to find assisted living residence or skilled nursing facility.
Who is eligible: Seniors in Kern county.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am -5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-395-1700 | Email: tim@interimhomehealth.com | Website: https://www.bakersfieldseniorplacement.com/
Address: 4801 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Description: Be Finally Free educates both inside and outside of prison walls. Builds relationships that allow mentors, to teach, and be equipped to make better choices. Classes offered:Parenting-Neglect (Department of Human Services and Probation approved)Anger Management (Department of Human Services and Probation approved)Unshackled Success: Shattering the Chains of PovertyResidential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT)Domestic ViolenceReentry Education
Who is eligible: Open to all.
Fees: free
Hours: Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-489-5952 | Email: info@befinallyfree.org | Website: www.befinallyfree.org
Address: 225 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Description: Provides low income apartments. Waiting list is Open per property manager Sue Groze
Who is eligible: Must pass a credit check and have a consistent source of income
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am -3:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-854-2029 | Email: BearMountain@awimc.com | Website: https://www.awimc.com/communities/bear-mountain-apartments
Address: 128 Monroe Street, Arvin, CA 93203
Description: Provides assistance with case management, referral to resources, evaluation of results, and parent training program.
Who is eligible: Open to individuals within the Beardsley School District only.
Fees: Call for more information
Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00am-4:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-393-8550 | Email: info@beardsley.k12.ca.us | Website: www.beardsleyschool.org
Address: 1001 Roberts Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Description: CityServe, Housing navigation program connects to safe and affordable housing options, provides guidance to community programs, and offers long-term support.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-558-4441 | Email: info@cityservenetwork.com | Website: www.cityservenetwork.com
Address: 3201 F Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Description: CityServe, Sobering Center provides a safe place to begin the journey to sobriety. They offer a temporary bed, food, shower, and a change of clothes while connecting you to a Christ-centered recovery program.
Who is eligible: Medical through KHS/ Anthem
Hours: Open 24/7
Languages offered: Spanish, English
Contact: Phone: 661-558-4441 | Email: info@cityservenetwork.com | Website: www.cityservenetwork.com
Address: 3201 F Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Description: CityServe ECM Program offers an enhanced care management program that helps you navigate healthcare services, find support through life’s daily challenges and assist with connecting individuals to social services.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: | Email: info@cityservenetwork.com | Website: www.cityservenetwork.com
Address: 3201 F Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Description: Provides legal assistance to low income individuals with labor and employment, education, rural health, and housing matters.
Who is eligible: Low income individuals.
Hours: Monday- Thursday: 9:00am-5:00pm Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm (Phone Appointments ONLY)
Languages offered: Spanish, English
Contact: Phone: 661-725-4350 | Email: development@crla.org | Website: www.crla.org
Address: 601 High Street , Delano, CA 93215
Description: Provides legal services to seniors this includes: legal advice, wills, trusts, or probate, powers of attorney, age discrimination, consumer issues, housing, elder abuse and grandparent rights.
Who is eligible: Seniors 60 years and over.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30am-12:00pm- 5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 916-551-2140 | Website: https://lsnc.net/office/senior-legal-services
Address: 515 12th Street , Sacramento, CA 95814
Description: Provides 86 rental units (1,2, and 3 bedrooms).
Who is eligible: Low to moderate income individuals
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-834-2728 | Email: lkoester@corpoffices.org | Website: https://kernha.org/affordable-housing/
Address: 1741 Cheatham Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307
Description: Provides 91 rental units (1,2, and 3 bedrooms).
Who is eligible: Low to moderate income families
Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-325-0919 | Email: lkoester@corpoffices.org | Website: https://kernha.org/affordable-housing/
Address: 1750 Cheatham Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307
Description: Provides rental units (3 and 4 bedrooms)
Who is eligible: Low to moderate income individuals
Fees: Call for more information
Hours: Monday-Saturday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-325-0919 | Email: lkoester@corpoffices.org | Website: www.corpforbetterhousing.com
Address: 1855 Cheatham Avenue , Bakersfield, CA 93307
Description: Provides apartment complex (1,2, and 3 bedrooms)
Who is eligible: Low to moderate income household
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-854-0550 | Email: doropeza@kernha.org | Website: https://kernha.org/affordable-housing/
Address: 1301 Haven Drive, Arvin, CA 93203
Description: Program provides street and community outreach, emergency food, emergency shelter for runaway or homeless youth, immigration/refugee services and payee program services.
Who is eligible: Open to the public.
Below the Federal Poverty Level
Fees: No Fee
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 213-251-3400 | Email: info@CatholicCharitiesLA.org | Website: www.catholiccharitiesla.org
Address: 1531 James M. Wood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Description: Patients diagnosed with sickle cell disease can qualify to receive assistance with transportation to medical appointments, and monthly food box delivery. They assist with mental health, childcare, co-payment assistance, advocacy, and can provide up to $1,000 for emergency assistance for utility and rental.
Who is eligible: Serves all California, call to schedule an appointment
Hours: Available 24/7, call for appointment
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: | Email: info@cayennewellness.org | Website: https://cayennewellness.org/
Description: Provides an apartment complex with 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms for low income households.
Who is eligible: Household income cannot exceed: 50%AMI 60%AMI
Fees: APPLICATION FEE: $24 2BR, 2BA from $605-$734 3BR, 2BA from $700-$849
Hours: Monday- Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-859-1629 | Email: mngrcpa@cicmgt.com | Website: https://www.kernha.org/
Address: 1401 S Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Description: Provides anonymous support groups, enrichment classes, social activities, arts and crafts, and trips into the community for those who have been affected by mental illness and/or substance abuse.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-822-4639 | Website: https://www.kernbhrs.org/cflc
Address: 107 South Mill Sreet, Tehachapi, CA 93561
Description: Provides rental units ( 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms)
Who is eligible: Low to moderate income individuals
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-834-2728 | Email: lkoester@corpoffices.org | Website: https://kernha.org/affordable-housing/
Address: 1331 Cottonwood Road , Bakersfield, CA 93307
Description: Provides individual and family counseling to those affected by substance abuse. Also provides life skills education including; domestic violence, anger management, parenting skills, stress management and conflict resolution.
Who is eligible: Open to all.
Fees: $25 - $100 depending on income
Hours: Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-489-5952 | Email: info@befinallyfree.org | Website: www.befinallyfree.org
Address: 225 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Description: Provides assistance with animal shelter, adoption and rescue services, and animal complaints.
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 7:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-720-2244 | Email: esalim@cityofdelano.org | Website: https://www.cityofdelano.org/232/Animal-Control
Address: 1525 Mettler Avenue , Delano, CA 93215
Description: Provides food referral programs, expecting mothers can receive assistance with Utility assistance, case management, car seats (children 0-5), parenting classes, home visitation, referral services, clothing, student readiness initiative classes, and assistance with health insurance applications. HEAP (Home energy assistance) Assist with paying Electricity bill PG&E, SCE, and propane Call 2-1-1 for appointmentsUnited Way: Will pay up to $200 on a SCE (Southern California Edison) Bill; Once a year. Call 661-721-7036 to applySchool Reediness Program: Now accepting applications for the Home-Based Program, kids must be between the ages of 3-5.Call Araceli to 661-721-7036 to complete intakeEDD Office hours: Tuesdays from 9:00am-12:00pm Baby Car Seats: To see if a client is eligible for a free car seatCall 661-721-7036Food Resources in Delano Life House: 1725 11th Ave.1st Friday of each month at 9:00amGuadalupe Church Food Pantry: 1015 Clinton St. 2nd Monday of the month at 9:00am CFF Heritage Park: 330 S. Lexington St.2nd Tuesday from 2:00-5:00pm
Who is eligible: Open to all
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-721-7036 | Email: lhinojos@duesd.org | Website: www.duesd.org
Address: 1842 Norwalk Street, Delano, CA 93215
Description: Offers enforcement of comprehensive employment, housing, public accommodations and public service non-discrimination laws, as well as the State's bias-related hate violence law.
Who is eligible: Open to the public
Fees: There is a fee of 10 cents per page for hard copies of public records plus the costs of mailing them There may be a fee of $24 per hour if your request requires the Department to compile records or extract information from an electronic record or undertake programming to satisfy your request
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: Multi-lingual telephone service
Contact: Phone: 800-884-1684 | Email: contact.center@dfeh.ca.gov | Website: https://www.dfeh.ca.gov/locations/bakersfield/
Address: 4800 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Description: Provides housing (3 and 4 bedroom)
Who is eligible: Low to moderate income individuals
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-633-2198 | Website: https://kernha.org/affordable-housing/
Address: 850 Descanso Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306
Description: Provides apartments (1,2, and 3 bedrooms)
Who is eligible: Low income households.
Hours: Monday-Saturday: 8:00am-5:30pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-325-0919 | Email: lkoester@corpoffices.org | Website: https://kernha.org/affordable-housing/
Address: 7000 Di Giorgio Road , Lamont, CA 93241
Description: Provides down payment assistance to those that are purchasing a home through the CalHome Program.
Who is eligible: Low-income home buyers
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages offered: English
Contact: Phone: 661-326-3765 | Email: edcd@bakersfieldcity.us | Website: www.bakersfieldcity.us
Address: 1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Description: Case Management Services: Provides direct family support services through case management, parenting classes (including court-mandated), referrals, and promotes parent's knowledge of developmental milestones and norms. Provides early learning through home-based and kindergarten summer bridge transition activities.Summer Bridge Program is offered in June and July to children who will be entering Transitional Kindergarten (TK) or Kindergarten in the upcoming school year who have not had any classroom experience. The focus is to prepare children for a successful entry into the classroom.First 5 of Kern In-home and center base education and support programReferrals: Helps individuals and families access other services offered through county and community programs and provides access to food and clothing assistance.Utility Assistance: Access to Heap applications and technicians for Mojave residents.Emergency Closet: Food pantry and hygienic necessities.Monthly Diaper Supply: Access to free monthly diaper supply. To qualify bring one of the following: WIC benefits, Calfresh/EBT benefits, proof of income.
Who is eligible: Members of the East Kern community
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm Closed for lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm
Languages offered: English, Spanish
Contact: Phone: 661-824-4118 | Email: info@capk.org | Website: https://www.capk.org/programs/east-kern-family-resource-center/
Address: 15662 K Street, Mojave, CA 93501
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