Living Off Campus
Our Housing Liaison
Meet our Housing Liasion, Chant'e Catt. Chant'e can help you with off campus housing questions and resources.
You can reach Chant'e at 707.826.3451 or via email at housingliaison@humboldt.edu
Off Campus Housing Guide
We put together a guide to help you make your decision—from making a good impression on landlords to getting your safety deposit back.
Meal Plans
(For off campus students)
You can live off campus and still take advantage of any of our four on-campus meal plans or the standard off campus meal plan. Plenty of healthy options, no shopping or dish washing required.
Transportation
Humboldt State students can use their Jack Pass to ride all Eureka Transit Service, Redwood Transit System, and Arcata & Mad River Transit System buses for free. Zimride, Zipcar and Zagster are also available.
Your rights as a renter
The California Supreme Court has ruled that you have the right to a habitable dwelling. This means your landlord has a legal obligation to repair items that affect the home's livability, including: Fixing broken stoves, pipes, unsafe stairwells and other hazards in a reasonable amount of time, which is usually defined as days. You also have the right to privacy. Your landlord cannot enter the rental property without 24 hours notice or your consent. Please see some of the links below to review your rights as a tenant.
State and Federal Resources
California Landlord/Tenant Law
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development's Renter's page
Community Resources
There are many resources that can assist you in our local community. See the links below for more information.
Redwood Community Action Agency
Legal Services of Northern California
HSU Student Health & Wellbeing Services
Humboldt County Housing Division
Rental Insurance
When moving off-campus, bicycles, electronics and other valuables, can often be targets for criminals. Remember, you are responsible for replacing stolen or damaged property, not your landlord. Insurance is a good idea to protect your possessions against theft or loss related to a natural disaster.
GradGuard
www.gradguard.com/renters
(877) 556-3984
- National Student Services Inc
- 1-800-256-6774
- Farmers Insurance
- 615 11 St
- Arcata, CA 95521
- (707) 822-2421
- Allstate
- 1989 Harrison Ave
- Eureka, CA 95501
- (707) 444-3066
Humboldt State University does not inspect or endorse the listed properties or make any warranties regarding their condition, nor does HSU secure off-campus housing for students. Off Campus Housing accepts listings with the expectation and understanding that the landlord or agent is in compliance with the Fair Housing Act.