Ground has broken on Amanda Villas, a high-quality affordable housing community for low-income seniors in the City of Cudahy. Developed by National CORE & Prima Development, it offers 140 homes to help seniors age in place. @countyofla.bsky.social #HousingForAll

Jordan Downs is transforming from a 1940s-era housing complex into a vibrant South LA community with 1,500 affordable homes. Led by HACLA, it is a model of housing equity & sustainability for lasting impact. #WorkingTogether #HousingForAll youtu.be/A1Bm5N5wArs

Ventura Springs is a new 122-unit affordable housing community in East Ventura for formerly homeless and low-income veterans and their families, providing a stable home and security. #HousingForAll #WhereFoundationsBegin

Doors are now open at Umeya in @lacity.bsky.social! Built on the site of the 3-generation, family-run Umeya Rice Cake Co., this new community is @ltsc.org’s first all-electric building—offering 175 units of affordable & permanent supportive housing. #HousingForAll

Jesse Owens Park hosted a Service Connection Day, linking people in interim housing with vital services like the DMV & Social Services. Sponsored by the State & @cityofla.bsky.social, the event helps remove barriers to permanent housing. #WorkingTogether youtu.be/95U1iDiDe3k

Through @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social’s SAFE initiative, a large encampment in central LA was cleared with care—connecting residents to housing & services. Nearby, Manchester Urban Homes is being built to create opportunity & hope. #WorkingTogether youtu.be/MlmLbRre4BM

Since 2019, @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social has made historic investments in housing & services to address homelessness. In @lacity.bsky.social, 17 Homekey projects alone have opened 900+ doors to provide residents like Nakia the safety of home #HousingForAll #WorkingTogether #WhereFoundationsBegin

Living on the streets can make a person feel less than human, says Cory, but knowing someone cares has given him new purpose. Through Homekey, Cory is making music again at the Moonstone in LA County. @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social #HousingForAll #WorkingTogether

Accountability and collaboration are getting results in the fight to end homelessness. California will continue to help locals do their part to get people off the street and get the help they need to maintain housing stability.

Today @governor.ca.gov announced the third round of awards from HCD’s Multifamily Finance Super NOFA, funding 30 projects to bring 2,099 new homes to California, including 2,068 affordable to low- to extremely low-income residents. #HousingForAll #WhereFoundationsBegin

Hear from Nakia, who once slept on buses and trains but now has a safe, stable home thanks to @governor.ca.gov Newsom’s visionary Homekey program. Today, she says “Things are looking up!” at Homekey Harbor City in @lacity.bsky.social. #HousingForAll #WhereFoundationsBegin #WorkingTogether

A once vacant lot has become a welcoming home in Petaluma! Petaluma River Place has 50 units for low- to extremely-income residents & farmworker households. This community is adjacent to transit & shopping. #WorkingTogether #HousingForAll #WhereFoundationsBegin

California today announced six more projects totaling $106.2M awarded through the $2.14B Prop. 1-funded Homekey+ program to create permanent supportive housing for veterans and other Californians with behavioral health challenges. @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social #HousingForAll

Celebrating 60 years of building California’s future! Since 1965, HCD has been leading the way in building a more affordable, inclusive, and resilient California—through policy, planning, and partnership. #WorkingTogether #HousingForAll #WhereFoundationsBegin

Accountability and collaboration are getting results in the fight to end homelessness. California will continue to help locals do their part to get people off the street and get the help they need to maintain housing stability.

Hear from BCSH Secretary Tomiquia Moss as she presents 750 Golden Gate Ave and 850 Turk Street—two affordable housing communities breaking ground on excess state land in San Francisco. Once complete, they will offer 167 homes for low-income individuals and school employees.

Recovery from the 2018 Camp Fire continues with the grand opening of Mayer Commons Apartments—12 affordable units for seniors and those at risk of homelessness, restoring homes and hope in Paradise. #WorkingTogether #HousingForAll #WhereFoundationsBegin

Hundreds of new affordable homes opened their doors to residents statewide in August, as new state funding awards added 1,250+ future homes to the development pipeline! @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social #WorkingTogether #HousingForAll #WhereFoundationsBegin

Since 2019, HCD has made funding awards to support the development of 3,289 new affordable homes in San Francisco, transforming lives and connecting Larry and so many others to stability and opportunity. @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social #WorkingTogether #HousingForAll #WhereFoundationsBegin

Today, the California court of appeal reaffirmed that Huntington Beach is in violation of state housing law and imposed a 120-day deadline to update its housing plan, restricting city control over permitting until it complies. @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov

“It feels like home now.” With keys in hand, Stanley, a @countyofla.bsky.social Harbor City Homekey resident, shares what having a place to call home means—thanks to the forward-thinking Homekey program led by @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social. #HousingForAll #WhereFoundationsBegin #workingtogether

Construction is underway at 525 N Capitol in @cityofsanjose.bsky.social —a 160-unit supportive housing community for low-income households & those at risk of being homeless. Amenities include a BBQ area, computer room, bike parking, and access to nearby transit and services. #HousingForAll

Today @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social , @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov & HCD Director Gustavo Velasquez announced a settlement with Artesia that will have Artesia comply with Housing Element Law and plan for 1,069 new homes. #WorkingTogether #HousingForAll #WhereFoundationsBegin #Accountability

Nakia once slept on streets, buses, and trains. Today, she has a stable home at Homekey Harbor City in @countyofla.bsky.social—made possible through HCD funding and @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social’s visionary Homekey program. She says she now feels safe, content, and that “things are looking up.”

August was full of progress—new homes broke ground, doors opened, and communities grew stronger across California. We're honored to play a role in building resilient communities and expanding access to affordable housing. #HousingForAll #WhereFoundationsBegin

On Saturday 8/23, the Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance, Workforce Alliance North Bay, HCD, and over 100 community members gathered to celebrate the opening of TERA’s new EcoCultural Fire & Stewardship Training Center, home of the Lake Wildfire Resilience Workforce Program.

ICYMI 📣 – HCD In Focus this month: new affordable homes for low-income seniors, families, and tribal members; disaster recovery funding for LA; a new housing and homelessness agency; Cory’s story; and HCD team member Donna. Watch the full video in the comments!

HCD today announced 3 Homekey+ awards totaling $75.5M to help fund 200 permanent supportive homes and services for veterans and other Californians experiencing or at risk of homelessness and living with behavioral health challenges. 1/3

Construction is underway by Eden Housing on the 8-story Downtown Library Mixed Use Project in Santa Cruz. Funded by $33.5M from HCD’s Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program, it will provide 124 affordable homes with great amenities for low-income residents.

HCD In Focus: Highlighting the impact of HCD programs in CA. This month - new affordable homes for low-income seniors, families & tribal members; disaster recovery funding for LA; a new housing agency; Cory’s story; & HCD team member Donna. Watch full video in comments!

HCD today announced $52.6M in federal disaster relief awards to help the County of San Luis Obispo and @CountyVentura, who were severely impacted by 2022-23 winter storms, jumpstarting construction of 91 affordable homes.

Located in @thecityofsac.bsky.social's Oak Park neighborhood, Glendon brings 43 affordable senior housing units to residents with extremely low to low incomes. Built on two formerly vacant lots, the project brings new life to one of the city's oldest neighborhood.

Powell's Landing is now open in @thecityofsac.bsky.social! Funded by $20.3 million from HCD’s Homekey program, this former hotel has been transformed by Hope Cooperative into 69 studio units of permanent supportive housing for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Major win for housing accountability: A CA court sided with HCD in upholding Beverly Hills’ obligation to advance the Linden Dr. project, bringing vital housing to the city. Ruling affirms HCD’s stance that the change to a mixed-use project did not divest its Builder’s Remedy status. bit.ly/4lwIjoz

Homekey Harbor City by @BrllntCrnrs is now open in @lacity.bsky.social. Funded by $7.9M from HCD’s Homekey Program, this project delivers housing and hope for veterans, seniors, and families—real progress in the fight against homelessness. @hollyjmitchell.bsky.social

Today, HCD announced $144.5M in federal awards to build multi-family rental and single-family homes and support local housing assistance programs including rental assistance and first-time homebuyer opportunities. (1/3)

New affordable housing is now open in Santa Cruz! Sparrow Terrace in Watsonville provides 72 homes for low-income families and people exiting homelessness — advancing @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social's affordable housing goals statewide. @CAbcsh @midpenhousing.bsky.social

Eaglepointe Apartments is now open in Paradise, meeting a critical need for safe, stable housing, especially after the 2018 Camp Fire. It offers affordable housing with amenities, fostering community and growth near essential services.

July was a month of momentum, with new groundbreakings and grand openings across California. We’re proud to support the development of safe, affordable homes and stronger communities. #HousingForAll #WhereFoundationsBegin

HCD-funded Foon Lok East brings 124 supportive homes to the City of Oakland. Hear from resident Donna who says she feels like the luckiest person in the world.

HCD Dir. Velasquez joined Rep. @normajtorrres.bsky.social in celebrating the groundbreaking of Prisma Artist Lofts, a 75-unit affordable housing community for low-income households, with 11 homes for residents w/ developmental disabilities. @nationalcore.bsky.social

Vista Verde Apartments in Freedom, CA—built in 2001 & acquired by Eden Housing in 2015—just celebrated a grand re-opening, thanks to a $19M rehab via HCD’s Portfolio Reinvestment Program, which boosts livability and extends housing affordability for low-income residents.

Bell Street Gardens by RCD Housing will offer 128 affordable homes for families, seniors, and residents with special needs. Located in Fremont in @alamedacountyca.bsky.social, the community has on-site services, community spaces, and access to transit, schools, and retail.

HCD helped celebrate milestones for two more Tribal Homekey developments. California is investing in permanent affordable housing solutions that are culturally grounded, community driven & responsive to the unique challenges faced by tribal communities.

We’re celebrating the grand opening of Cherry Crossing, a 72-unit new construction community that provides large family and farmworker housing for low-income households. The project is supported by $12.7 million from HCD’s Farmworker and Multifamily Housing Programs.

Cory, a musician who was homeless for over two years, said he felt less than human. Now, as a resident of The Moonstone—funded by HCD’s Homekey program—he feels like a member of society again. #HousingForAll #WhereFoundationsBegin

In keeping with his vision to combat homelessness and expand affordable housing, @governor.ca.gov today announced the state will move forward with a reorganization plan to create two new agencies - including the new California Housing and Homelessness Agency.

Affordable housing opens in @LACity! The Temple and Alvarado Apartments provides 77 much-needed new permanent supportive homes, including 25 for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness.

Today, @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social announced the release of funding to help rapidly rebuild critically needed affordable multifamily rental housing in LA area after fires devastated the region six months ago.

Six months after fires devastated Los Angeles communities, HCD remains steadfast in its commitment to support recovery and rebuilding efforts as it reflects on the Department’s role to date.