December finished strong at HCD. From breaking ground to opening doors, we advanced @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social’s vision for more housing, faster. Communities across California grew stronger as people found stability and hope. #HousingForAll #WhereFoundationsBegin

Briana once spent hours driving to work & her children’s school because affordable housing in the Bay Area was out of reach. She feared homelessness would last forever. Today, she lives at HCD-funded Crescent Grove Apartments in Castro Valley, where she feels safe and supported.

Today, @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social announced 5 awards to create permanent supportive homes for veterans and other Californians with behavioral health challenges. To date, Homekey+ has provided $636.1M to fund 1800+ homes for our most vulnerable.

In celebration of HCD’s 60th anniversary and for the next several weeks, we salute the employees who work hard every day to drive HCD’s mission and serve all Californians. Meet HCD team member Nichole Zaragoza-Smith whose love of puzzles helps her with her work at HCD.

The City of Goleta has broken ground on affordable housing communities developed by the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara, providing 102 new affordable homes thanks to support from legislative champions like Pro Tem Monique Limon & Asm Gregg Hart

Oscar, a father and Marine Corps Veteran, lives with his family at HCD-funded Crescent Grove Apartments in Castro Valley. He says that having stability and seeing the joy in his son’s faces because of their home is the best feeling in the world.

In celebration of HCD’s 60th anniversary and for the next several weeks, we salute the employees who work hard every day to drive HCD’s mission. Meet HCD team member Patty Fado who is committed to helping people who are experiencing homelessness find affordable housing.

Construction is underway on Dry Creek Commons, a 58-unit community by Burbank Housing on surplus land from the City of Healdsburg. It will provide housing for wildfire survivors, farmworkers & unhoused families, supporting the region's wildfire recovery efforts.

ICYMI: Zephyr and Crescent—two new Homekey communities by @countyofla.bsky.social & LincHousing—are now open in Long Beach. Together, they provide 177 permanent supportive homes for people who’ve experienced homelessness, with wrap-around services that promote long-term stability.

Advancing @governor.ca.gov’s commitment to housing equity and affordability, HCD awarded more than $181M to help 1,275 low-income Californians attain or maintain the dream of homeownership.

HCD’s Homekey & Homekey+ programs are a key part of @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social’s robust strategy to address California’s homelessness crisis. This transformed motel in Long Beach recently opened 78 of the nearly 1,000 affordable homes funded in the City. #WorkingTogether

As wildfire and climate risks grow, insurance costs are rising for CA homeowners and affordable housing providers, per @ternerhousing.bsky.social. Insurers are exiting high-risk areas, forcing more residents onto the limited FAIR Plan and other restricted options.

In celebration of HCD’s 60th anniversary and for the next several weeks, we salute the employees who work hard every day to drive HCD’s mission. Meet HCD team member Junius, whose personal experiences and commitment to helping people drew him to work at HCD.

Today @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social announced a $56M investment through HCD’s Transitional Age Youth programs to help ensure housing stability for California youth exiting foster care and other vulnerable young adults. #WhereFoundationsBegin #HousingForAll

On Friday, Los Banos broke ground on One Tree Village, a 58-unit permanent supportive housing community. This project is a major step forward in providing stable housing and essential services for residents experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

The Phoenix in @cityofoakland.bsky.social is a new supportive housing development from @ebaldc.bsky.social providing affordable housing for low-income households, particularly those experiencing homelessness. The building will also include community spaces & offices for resident services.

Zephyr & Crescent by @losangelescounty.bsky.social and Linc Housing are now open in Long Beach. These two communities offer 177 units for people who’ve experienced homelessness. With wrap-around services, these developments are helping to reduce homelessness and build lasting stability.

Larry spent years surviving homelessness on the streets of San Francisco. Larry now lives at 180 Jones, a new affordable housing community in San Francisco. 180 Jones was supported by more than $39M from HCD’s Multifamily Housing Program & Housing Accelerator Program.

Ground has broken on Goldfinch at Mulberry Gardens by Eden Housing, a 149-unit affordable housing development for low-income households in Riverside. Built alongside Sparrow, Goldfinch is the 2nd phase of an infill project on a former CalFire site.

Serenade on 43rd by Wakeland Housing is a 65-unit supportive housing community in San Diego’s City Heights neighborhood, serving individuals with extremely low to low incomes, including those experiencing chronic homelessness.

"If not for Homekey and other funding sources like it, this project quite simply would not have happened." Learn about HCD-funded Heartwood Apartments in @mountainviewgov.bsky.social, which provides 49 affordable homes for youth and families exiting homelessness. @sccgov.bsky.social

Construction has begun on Alder Square by @nationalcore.bsky.social, a new 92-unit affordable housing community for low-income households in San Bernardino. Each unit will include in-unit laundry & amenities designed with sustainability & connectivity in mind. #WhereFoundationsBegin

Northview Senior Apartments in Williams brings 31 deeply-affordable senior homes to a rural, transit-accessible infill site. Northview is served by Colusa County's Transit’s dial-a-ride & timed routes, reducing car dependence for medical visits, groceries & parks.

Ground has broken on Sakura by Mutual Housing. This 134-unit affordable, transit-oriented community in @thecityofsac.bsky.social will serve lower income households who will also receive 3 years of transit passes & access to workforce services through Sacramento Work’s Job Center.

HCD was pleased to be recognized on behalf of @governor.ca.gov at the Housing Heroes Awards celebrating CA’s achievements in advancing housing solutions alongside champions like @asmpilarschiavo.bsky.social @asmchrisward.bsky.social @jessearreguin.bsky.social & @scottwiener.bsky.social.

Across California, HCD is making an impact. Director Velasquez joined the Governor’s SAFE Task Force on homelessness as HCD marked 60 years. We celebrated new affordable homes—and the stories behind them, like Nakia and HCD team member Junius Barrie.

HCD joined @normajtorres.bsky.social and Senator Susan Rubio in celebrating the grand opening of the Chavez Foundation Chris Hartmire Plaza providing safe, high-quality affordable homes for individuals, families, and veterans in Pomona.

In @sandiegocounty.bsky.social, 23K+ people have been connected to services and 5K+ permanently housed through @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social investments to end homelessness, with nearly 3K affordable homes in the pipeline. #WhereFoundationsBegin #WorkingTogether #HousingForAll

Since 2019, @governor.ca.gov has made historic investments in affordable housing & services to address & end homelessness. In Fresno County alone, 10K+ have been served, with 3,600+ connected to permanent housing. #WhereFoundationsBegin #WorkingTogether

ICYMI—Harrington Heights just opened 270 doors to San Diegans in need of housing stability. Since 2019, the Newsom Administration has funded 2,825 affordable homes in San Diego County, where homelessness is down year-over-year. #HousingForAll #WorkingTogether

Unprecedented state investments in affordable housing and homelessness services under @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social are connecting residents to stability and opportunity, driving down homelessness in San Diego. #WhereFoundationsBegin #WorkingTogether #HousingForAll

Avalon Commons is just one of 46 projects funded under @governor.ca.gov to bring 2,300+ affordable homes to Fresno County—allowing moms like Briana the foundation from which to dream big dreams for their children. #WhereFoundationsBegin #WorkingTogether #HousingForAll

State investments in affordable housing are opening new doors to opportunity for Californians. Since 2019, @governor.ca.gov has funded more than 2,300 affordable homes in Fresno County, addressing a crisis of housing and homelessness decades in the making. #WorkingTogether

Today, @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social announced awards for 100s of new homes for veterans. So far, Homekey+ has provided $540.4M to fund 1,517 permanent supportive homes for veterans and others experiencing or at risk of homelessness with behavioral health challenges.

HCD Director Gustavo Velasquez took part in the first annual State of the Housing Authority. The event highlighted local efforts to expand affordable housing, preserve existing homes, and uplift residents through supportive services.

Harrington Heights, an affordable housing community is now open in @CityofSanDiego, Advancing @governor.ca.gov Newsom’s Vision for Housing Stability Amid the Homelessness Crisis. youtu.be/z6njK8Iset8

Harrington Heights is now open in downtown San Diego, delivering 270 affordable homes with on-site care and life skills training for families, veterans, people with disabilities, & those experiencing homelessness. #HousingForAll #WhereFoundationsBegin

Construction is underway in Sonoma on Summer Oaks by @midpenhousing.bsky.social. This 72-unit community will include homes for farmworker families, with amenities like a community room, courtyard & play area. #HousingForAll #WhereFoundationsBegin #WorkingTogether

“I was homeless for 9 months, living in my car at 51.” Today, Stacy has a safe home at Northstar Courts in Hanford & a new beginning with help from HCD’s No Place Like Home & Farm Worker Housing Grant programs.

September was full of momentum for HCD. From breaking ground to opening doors, progress advanced @CAgovernor’s vision for more housing, faster. Across California, new homes welcomed people exiting homelessness and helped build lasting stability. #HousingForAll #WhereFoundationsBegin #WorkingTogether

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