Eviction Help Center staff are located at San José City Hall on the 12th floor, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. City Hall is located at 200 E. Santa Clara Street in San José. Parking is available on 4th Street at San Fernando. The first 90 minutes of parking are free.

Tenants and landlords can reach Eviction Help Center staff at 408-975-4444 or evictionhelp@sanjoseca.gov. 

If you are unable to pay rent, contact the Homelessness Prevention System at preventhomelessness.org or 408-926-8885.

Do not move out of your apartment without learning your rights, protections and options. Reach out to the Eviction Help Center for more information at evictionhelp@sanjoseca.gov or 408-975-4444.

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Eviction Notice Examples 

If you receive an eviction notice, court papers or other legal documents similar to these:

The document shown above is an example of an eviction (unlawful detainer) lawsuit. If you receive this type of document, you must act fast! Tenants must file responses in court within five business days. If a response to the lawsuit is not filed within five business days, a tenant may be evicted.

Where to get help filing a response:

Santa Clara County Superior Court’s Self Help Center
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 8:30 am to 1:30 pm
Fri 8:30 am to Noon
201 N. First St., San Jose, CA

Family Justice Center Courthouse Remote Assistance:
Mon, Tues, Thurs 8:30 am to 1:30 pm
By phone at (408) 882-2926
By live chat & email at www.scscourt.org (click “Contact the Self Help Center”)

California State Courts Self-Help Guide

Free & Low-Cost Legal Services

Law Foundation of Silicon Valley
(408) 280-2424
www.lawfoundation.org/housing

Bay Area Legal Aid (BALA)
(800) 551-5554
www.baylegal.org

Santa Clara County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
(669) 302-7803
https://sccba.community.lawyer/

California Official and Free Legal Resources
www.lawhelpca.org

For help paying past-due utility bills, and information about lowering the rate you pay for electricity, please visit San José Clean Energy's Discount Programs page, or call (833) 432-2454.