HCD recently joined Mercy Housing and city leaders in celebrating the grand opening of a new affordable housing project in Long Beach. Heritage Gardens, a development for adults aged 55-plus, offers 67 homes for low-income seniors and senior veterans. 

HCD contributed more than $13.2 million in Multifamily Housing Program funding to this project, which is central to public transit, grocery stores, and parks. Among the 67 homes, 33 are for extremely low-income seniors and senior veterans—those earning less than 30 percent of Area Median Income (AMI)—who have experienced or at risk of homelessness; these units are also supported by federal Housing Choice or Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing vouchers. The remaining units are for low-income seniors and senior veterans earning 30-80 percent AMI.

Starting as city-owned vacant land, the adjoining parcel with auto shop was purchased to increase the plot size, allowing developers to include around 3,500 square feet of community space in the plans. Also integrated into the design is public art reflecting the history of the neighborhood.

Heritage Gardens residents can enjoy the indoor lounge, the landscaped courtyard, and access to comprehensive supportive services. For resident convenience, there are also laundry facilities on every floor.