Bienestar plaza complex
June 28, 2024

“It has been a blessing to have a place to call our own.” This is the sentiment expressed by Delaney, a resident of Bienestar Plaza, a new affordable housing development in Santa Cruz.

HCD joined community leaders and neighbors in…

Groundbreaking ceremony. People holding golden shovels.
June 24, 2024
Alameda, CA —  

This spring, the City of Alameda officially broke ground on the first phase of the North Housing Master Plan, a 12-acre affordable housing project for seniors, veterans, and formerly homeless individuals in Alameda, California. Phase 1 will…

Corazon del Valle Commons
June 21, 2024
Fresno, CA —  

New affordable housing has opened in the rural Fresno County community of Huron. Corazón del Valle Commons provides 60 affordable homes for low-income residents, with a focus on providing housing stability to agricultural workers and their…

ShoreLINE complex
June 18, 2024
San Diego, CA —  

The San Diego community recently celebrated the grand opening of ShoreLINE, a 100-percent affordable housing development primarily serving residents earning 30-60% Area Median Income. This five-story, 124-unit building was developed by Affirmed…

Groundbreaking Ceremony. Photo Credit: Native American Health Center
June 5, 2024
Oakland, CA —  

A groundbreaking ceremony was held recently in Oakland’s Fruitvale Neighborhood, marking the commencement of construction of new affordable housing, a 14,000 square foot community center, and a clinical facility. The 3050 International project,…

Maze Stone Village Mobile Home Park
June 4, 2024

Nestled in the mountains of Southern California and along the rugged coast of Northern California lie two mobilehome parks, Maze Stove Village Mobile Home Park and Klamath Kove Mobile Home Park. Both parks serve as important sources of affordable…

Kifer Senior Housing Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
June 3, 2024
Santa Clara, CA —  

Seniors in the South Bay now have another affordable housing option available, as the Kifer Senior Apartments, a new supportive affordable housing community in Santa Clara, recently celebrated their grand opening. With the opening of Kifer Senior…

Sabrina, Resident of Buena Vista Mobilehome Park
May 30, 2024

Residents of Buena Vista Mobilehome Park in Palo Alto, CA, were in fear of being displaced and priced out of their community when park owners planned to sell to a private developer. But even when the Park was purchased to preserve it as…

Graphic of mobilehome park and text MORE Manufactured Housing Opportunity & Revitalization Program
May 28, 2024

Manufactured and mobilehomes are a significant source of affordable housing and homeownership for many Californians. Preserving this housing option is critical to meeting the state’s housing needs. But many mobilehomes and mobilehome parks are…

HCD Director Velasquez, Mayor Steinberg and others at cutting the ribbon at the grand opening ceremony.
May 24, 2024

HCD Director Gustavo Velasquez joined Sacramento leaders and community members to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of new supportive affordable housing in downtown Sacramento.

Funded by more than $23 million from HCD’s Homekey program, Central…