Project Sentinel

Project Sentinel We develop and promote fairness and equality of housing opportunities for all people. Project Sentinel processes more than 10,000 initial contacts annually.

We open over 1700 landlord tenant and community dispute resolution cases, handle over 600 housing discrimination complaints and investigations, counsel more than 750 homeowners each year and provide monthly workshops on a variety of topics including Homeownership, Tenant/Landlord and Fair Housing. Project Sentinel is a HUD-approved agency, providing a wide range of homeownership services including

individual pre-purchase, foreclosure prevention, and reverse mortgage counseling, as well as HUD homebuyer workshops. The agency also provides housing search help for seniors and others seeking below market rate rental opportunities. As a HUD-certified Fair Housing Initiatives Program, the agency provides support to cities and counties in developing their “Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing,” and a wide array of technical assistance to property management professionals/owners and local municipalities in the area of housing discrimination. We publish the semi-weekly newspaper column, Rent Watch, in major California newspapers and operate a Housing Hotline, (888)FAIRHOUsing. Project Sentinel has offices located in Fremont, Gilroy, Modesto, Redwood City, and Santa Clara. We also provide Fair Housing services in Monterey County out of our Gilroy office.

TODAY (6/3) from 4-6pm: Come say hello in Pescadero!Where:620 North St, Pescadero, CA 94060, USAMonthly Food Distributio...
06/03/2026

TODAY (6/3) from 4-6pm: Come say hello in Pescadero!

Where:
620 North St, Pescadero, CA 94060, USA
Monthly Food Distribution Event

Stop by our table and learn more about the following topics:
✅ What is housing discrimination
✅ Protections under federal fair housing law
✅ Disability-related housing rights
✅Protections for families
✅What to do if your rights are violated

Learn more:

Stop by our table to learn about your fair housing rights and free services available to renters, housing providers, and community members.

Today (5/14) at 6:30pm: Join us and the Palo Alto City Library to learn the basics of Fair Housing rights and the protec...
05/14/2026

Today (5/14) at 6:30pm: Join us and the Palo Alto City Library to learn the basics of Fair Housing rights and the protections that apply to all renters and landlords!

We'll be presenting on the following topics:
--Outline how Fair Housing laws work to help prevent housing discrimination
--Provide general information about renter rights and responsibilities throughout the leasing process, including signing a lease and addressing potential issues
--Offer tenants clear, practical information to help support a fair and respectful rental experience

Register here:

Learn the basics of Fair Housing rights and the protections that apply to all renters. Presented by housing experts at Project Sentinel, this session will: Outline how Fair Housing laws work to help prevent housing discriminationProvide general information about renter rights and responsibilities th...

Join us and the City of Hayward - Government for a FREE virtual workshop on navigating the Rent Petition Process under H...
05/07/2026

Join us and the City of Hayward - Government for a FREE virtual workshop on navigating the Rent Petition Process under Hayward’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance.

Topics include:
• Rent review and petition timelines
• Exemptions under the ordinance
• Proper noticing requirements
• Utility pass-through increases and landlord requirements

📅 May 21, 2026
🕛 12 PM – 2 PM

Reserve your spot today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/navigating-the-rent-petition-process-under-the-rent-stabilization-ordinance-tickets-1987146494658?aff=oddtdtcreator

As comes to a close, we want to thank the following cities for their commitment and partnership to stand against housi...
04/30/2026

As comes to a close, we want to thank the following cities for their commitment and partnership to stand against housing discrimination. We were honored to receive proclamations this month from these cities acknowledging Fair Housing Month!

The City of San Mateo
City of Fremont, CA Government
City of Cupertino - City Hall
Daly City Government
City of Gilroy Government
City of Sunnyvale, California (Government)
The City of South San Francisco – Government
City of Elk Grove - City Hall

🏡 April is Fair Housing Month 🏡It’s a reminder that everyone deserves equal access to housing, no matter what their race...
04/29/2026

🏡 April is Fair Housing Month 🏡

It’s a reminder that everyone deserves equal access to housing, no matter what their race, background, religion, gender, disability, or family status.

Housing discrimination still happens, but we’re here to help people know their rights and take action.

This month, we’re proud to receive Fair Housing Proclamations from multiple cities recognizing the importance of this work.

Because at the end of the day, it’s simple: everyone deserves a home.

Learn more about our work and : https://www.housing.org/news/fair-housing-month%3A-everyone-deserves-a-home

Reynaldo G., Project Sentinel's Fair Housing Coordinator, proudly accepted a Proclamation recognizing April as from th...
04/28/2026

Reynaldo G., Project Sentinel's Fair Housing Coordinator, proudly accepted a Proclamation recognizing April as from the City of Fremont. Thank you to the City of Fremont, CA Government for recognizing Fair Housing Month, and for taking action against housing discrimination!

04/23/2026

Join us tomorrow April 24th for our FREE Know Your Fair Housing Rights presentation in Fremont!

Time:
Apr 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Location:
Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth
40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94538, USA

You’ll Learn:
- What is housing discrimination
- Protections under federal fair housing law
- Disability-related housing rights
- Protections for families
- What to do if your rights are violated

Learn more:

Project Sentinel's Akilah W. accepted a Proclamation acknowledging ! Thank you to the City of Elk Grove - City Hall for...
04/20/2026

Project Sentinel's Akilah W. accepted a Proclamation acknowledging ! Thank you to the City of Elk Grove - City Hall for standing up against housing discrimination and recognizing April as Fair Housing Month!

Join us tomorrow, Tuesday April 21st from 11-12pm at the Age Well Center at South Fremont for a FREE presentation on Fai...
04/20/2026

Join us tomorrow, Tuesday April 21st from 11-12pm at the Age Well Center at South Fremont for a FREE presentation on Fair Housing rights!

Location:
47111 Mission Falls Ct, Fremont, CA 94539, USA

You’ll Learn
-What is housing discrimination
-Protections under federal fair housing law
-Disability-related housing rights
-Protections for families
-What to do if your rights are violated

We look forward to meeting you!

Learn more:

Join us for a FREE Presentation! Learn about your fair housing rights and free services available to renters, housing providers, and community members

Address

1490 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA
95050

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
Friday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm

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+18003396043

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