Community Action of Ventura County (CAVC) is a non-profit organization providing assistance to Ventura County low-income residents.  Since 1965 CAVC has offered support in many areas such as lease assistance, home weatherization, and home energy assistance programs, to name a few.

Lease Assistance

Low-income families in Ventura County who are facing eviction or homeless families who need some help with their moving cost, can request some support from CAVC.  Of course, CAVC needs to verify that you are eligible for their Lease Assistance program.   The list of documents for application can be found on CAVC’s Lease Assistance page.

Home Weatherization

This department of Community Action of Ventura County helps make homes more energy efficient for Ventura County homeowners and renters.  CAVC provides eligible families assistance with minor home repairs, water heater and furnace repairs or even replacement of unrepairable appliances.  To farther help reduce utility bills CAVC will even help with the replacement of your old light bulbs with new energy-efficient bulbs.  For more information on CAVC’s Home Weatherization program please click here.

Home Energy Assistance Program

Eligible households in Ventura County can also benefit from the Community Action’s home energy assistance program.  This program assists low-income families with their electric or gas bill at least once a year.  Once more, the home energy assistance program does require that families meet a certain guidelines and requirements.  To learn more about these requirements please click here.

You may also contact the Community Action of Ventura County directly: 805-436-4000

During this tough economy any help and assistance can add up and hopefully be appreciated.