People standing with shovels at the groundbreaking ceremony of Colibri Commons.
March 11, 2024
East Palo Alto Affordable Housing Development Breaks Ground

State and local officials and community members recently gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of Colibri Commons, a new affordable housing complex in East Palo Alto. A joint project of EPACANDO and MidPen Housing, Colibri Commons will provide…

Pablo, Devany and their children at the grand opening celebration.
March 7, 2024
Residents Envision Bright Future at Imagine Village II

Devany and her boyfriend Pablo received a special gift on Valentine’s Day – they were able to move into their new home.

“It is like falling in love all over again,” said Devany. “We never had a home of our own. This is our first.” …

image rendering of the Nest on Exposition. Multi-floor housing building with parking lot.
March 1, 2024
Affordable, Supportive Housing for Vulnerable Youth Breaks Ground in LA

With ever-rising rents, many young adults struggle to find and maintain safe, quality, affordable housing. This leaves vulnerable youth – particularly those aging out of the foster care system without family support – at risk of homelessness.…

Rendering of Harrington Heights
February 23, 2024
Construction Begins on New Affordable Housing Complex in San Diego
San Diego, CA —  

The Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) joined the San Diego community in recently celebrating the groundbreaking of Harrington Heights, a new affordable housing development in the East Village. This $150 million project will…

image of key and home keychain
February 16, 2024
Homekey on Track to House 167,164 Californians Over Lifetime
Sacramento, CA —  

California Governor Gavin Newsom today announced Homekey grant awards to six new projects that will create 369 homes for Californians at risk of or experiencing homelessness, including several developments focused on young people transitioning to…

Sunrise Pointe Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
February 6, 2024
A New Dawn at Sunrise Pointe Grand Opening
Citrus Heights, CA —  

Citrus Heights celebrated the grand opening of Sunrise Pointe, a new affordable housing complex, on January 11, 2024. The 47-unit development offers a supportive environment for individuals and families who experienced homelessness, including…

graphic of justice scales with text Accountability
February 2, 2024
Court Agrees Anaheim Violated State Law. Decision is a Big Win for Fair Housing in California
Sacramento, CA —  

The Orange County Superior Court today ruled in favor of the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), finding that the City of Anaheim violated multiple state housing laws when it denied a well-established local nonprofit…

Image of city scape with Prohousing over the top.
January 31, 2024
Seven California Communities Earn Prohousing Designation
Sacramento, CA —  

Governor Gavin Newsom announced today that the cities of Eureka, Healdsburg, Mountain View, Petaluma, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Monica, and the County of Tulare, have earned the coveted designation as Prohousing communities for their efforts to…

Director Gustavo Velasquez, State Treasurer Fiona Ma, Mayor Sue Zwahlen and others at Archway Commons II ribbon-cutting.
January 26, 2024
Modesto Community Celebrates Grand Opening of Sustainable, Affordable Housing
Modesto, CA —  

HCD Director Gustavo Velasquez joined State Treasurer Fiona Ma and Mayor Sue Zwahlen in celebrating the grand opening of Archway Commons II, a new affordable housing development in Modesto, CA. 

This project by EAH…

HCD Director Gustavo Velasquez, HCD staff and other volunteers at the 2024 PIT Count in Sacramento.
January 24, 2024
Volunteers Hit the Streets to Count People Experiencing Homelessness
Sacramento, CA —  

On Wednesday, January 24, HCD Director Gustavo Velasquez and Department staff joined more than 800 volunteers for a two-night effort to count those people currently experiencing homelessness in Sacramento.

Known as the Point in Time (PIT)…