Housing & Utilities.
Affordable housing, senior apartments, assisted living, skilled nursing, utility-bill help, weatherization, and accessibility modifications. Most programs serve income-qualifying or older adults.
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For affordable housing or Section 8
(760) 353-0220 · Imperial Valley Housing Authority (IVHA)
For help paying a utility bill
(760) 344-2731 · Campesinos Unidos LIHEAP
For grab bars, ramps, weatherization
(760) 344-2731 · Campesinos Unidos Energy/Weatherization
Local places to call.
Tap any phone number to call directly. Every listing is sourced from the organization's own site or a primary local source. We have grouped them by what you need.
Affordable & low-income housing 2
Imperial Valley Housing Authority
Public housing and Section 8 vouchers.
El Centro Senior Villas
Low-income senior apartments in El Centro.
Independent senior communities 1
Brawley Elks Senior Apartments
Affordable senior apartment community with clubhouse and elevator.
Assisted living & board-and-care 4
Imperial Heights Healthcare & Wellness Centre
Skilled nursing and post-acute care.
Heart & Hand Assisted Living
Small RCFE in El Centro (up to 14 residents).
A&A Cottage View Assisted Living
Small RCFE in El Centro (up to 9 residents).
CA Community Care Licensing — Facility Search
Look up licensed RCFEs and care homes statewide.
Skilled nursing & memory care 2
El Centro Post-Acute Care (formerly Valley Convalescent Center)
123-bed skilled nursing and post-acute rehab facility.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman — Imperial County
Free, confidential advocacy for residents of skilled nursing and residential care facilities.
Help with utility bills 3
Campesinos Unidos, Inc. — LIHEAP & Weatherization
Local LIHEAP and weatherization provider for Imperial County.
IID Energy Assistance
Imperial Irrigation District payment assistance and rate-reduction programs.
California LifeLine — Phone & Internet Discount
Discounted home phone or cell service for income-qualifying Californians.
Home modification & repair 2
Access to Independence — Home Modifications
Ramps, grab bars, and accessibility assessments.
Search and apply online.
Federal and state tools for housing, utility help, and eligibility screening.
HUD Rental Help — CA
Search public housing agencies, Section 8 vouchers, and HUD-approved properties in California.
hud.gov
CA HCD
California Department of Housing & Community Development. Rental rights, programs, and complaints.
hcd.ca.gov
LIHEAP California
Federal energy-bill assistance for low-income California households, administered locally.
csd.ca.gov
IID Assistance
Imperial Irrigation District customer-assistance programs, including Medical Baseline and Energy Savings Assistance.
iid.com
CA Facility Search
State licensing for assisted living, RCFEs, and skilled nursing. Check license + inspection history.
cdss.ca.gov
CalHFA
California Housing Finance Agency. First-time buyer assistance, mortgage credit, and affordable loan programs.
calhfa.ca.gov
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