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Press Release family moving into a new home.

December 4, 2023

Deadline Approaching for Homeowners Affected by Natural Disasters in 2017 and 2018 to Apply for Grants to Rebuild

Sacramento, CA

Resources are still available to help California homeowners affected by the 2017 and 2018 wildfires and other natural disasters rebuild their homes. However, the deadline to apply for these funds is quickly approaching.

Many victims of…

Press Release Couple embracing after receiving keys to their new home. Tag line reads: CalHOME expands homeownership and revitalizes neighborhoods.

Couple embracing after receiving keys to their new home. Tag line reads: CalHOME expands homeownership and revitalizes neighborhoods.

December 1, 2023

California Awards $126 Million from CalHome to Increase Homeownership and Revitalize Homes and Neighborhoods

Sacramento, CA

The Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) today announced more than $126 million in funding aimed at increasing opportunities for homeownership, encouraging neighborhood revitalization and sustainable development, and maximizing…

Accountability Graphic of HCD logo and justice scales with text accountability.

November 30, 2023

HCD Issues Letter to San Francisco after Policy and Practice Review Deadlines Missed

In October 2023, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) released a first-of-its kind report, the San Francisco Housing…

Affordable Housing Photo of HCD Deputy Director Sasha Hauswald standing at a podium and speaking in front of Laurel at Perennial Park housing complex.

Photo of HCD Deputy Director Sasha Hauswald standing at a podium and speaking in front of Laurel at Perennial Park housing complex.

November 16, 2023

Community Celebrates Grand Opening of Senior Affordable Housing (Video)

Santa Rosa, CA

Barbara King lost her home in the Tubbs Fire that tore through California communities from Calistoga to Santa Rosa in October 2017.

“Your house was over there and now it’s gone,” said King. “Everything…everything that I had in the world was…

Affordable Housing Homekey Round 3 Second Batch Awards

November 8, 2023

More Than 14,000 Homes Have Been Funded by Governor’s Homekey Initiative with Latest $156.4 Million Investment

Sacramento, CA

Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the second set of grant awards from the $736 million Round 3 of Homekey, the Administration’s initiative to help jurisdictions rapidly expand availability of housing for individuals and families experiencing…

Press Release Model homes in empty field.

October 30, 2023

California Sees Infusion of $443 Million in Federal Funds for Housing and Community Development in Fall 2023

Sacramento, CA

The State of California and Biden Administration are excited to announce a fall 2023 infusion of $443 million in federal housing funding that will have a historically wide reach throughout California, particularly in small and rural communities…

Accountability Report cover of San Fracisco Housing Policy and Practice Review. Image of San Francisco.

October 25, 2023

State Releases Accountability Report on San Francisco’s Housing Policies and Practices

Sacramento, CA

Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the release of the San Francisco…

Affordable Housing $179.7 million will fund nine projects in seven California communities creating 710 new homes.

October 10, 2023

Governor Invests $736 Million to Build on Successes of Homekey in Addressing Homelessness Statewide

Sacramento, CA

Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the first grant awards from Round 3 of Homekey, the Administration’s initiative to help jurisdictions rapidly expand availability of permanent or interim housing for individuals and families experiencing, or…

Press Release Map of California with awarded counties highlighted. Text reads $54 million in the second round of REAP 2.0 awards includes grants of 12 tribal and rural communities to advance sustainable, affordable, and equitable communities.

Map of California with awarded counties highlighted. Text reads $54 million in the second round of REAP 2.0 awards includes grants of 12 tribal and rural communities to advance sustainable, affordable, and equitable communities.

October 9, 2023

California to Support the Acceleration of Affordable Housing and Climate-Friendly Infrastructure in Tribal and Rural Communities

Sacramento, CA

California today announced more than $54 million to support climate resilience by helping communities plan for and build more infill homes and infrastructure that support walking, rolling, biking, and transit as an alternative to driving. Today’s…