Press Release

Photo of smiling couple in front of mobilehomes. Text reads: The MORE program helps preserve access to affordable homeownership in quality mobilehome parks.

December 19, 2023

California Issues First Awards for Model Program Designed to Improve Life in Mobilehome Parks, Keep Homeownership Accessible at Lower Income Levels

Sacramento, CA —

The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) today issued the first-ever round of awards from a pioneering state program designed to improve health and safety conditions for mobilehome owners, preserving a significant…

December 12, 2023

Governor Newsom, Attorney General Bonta and HCD Take Legal Action Against La Cañada Flintridge to Enforce California’s Housing Laws

Oakland, CA —

Governor Gavin Newsom, Attorney General Bonta, and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) today announced filing a request to intervene and a proposed writ of mandate in Cal. Housing Defense Fund v. City of La Cañada…

Photo of a key. Text reads, "Today's round 3 Homekey grants totaling nearly $182 million will create 613 homes in five California communities."

December 4, 2023

Homekey Funds Another 613 Homes for Californians at Risk for Homelessness, as Governor’s Investment in Round 3 Grows to $850 Million

Sacramento, CA —

Governor Gavin Newsom today announced more grant awards from the $850 million Round 3 of Homekey, the Administration’s initiative to help communities to address the challenge of homelessness by rapidly expanding the availability of housing for at…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 Housing Policy and Practice Review, a comprehensive analysis of the patterns that created decades of costly building…

$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…

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…