Developed by EdenHousing with $3.7M from HCD’s No Place Like Home Program, Legacy Court offers community spaces, security features, and access to transit and supportive services, advancing @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social’s work to increase housing for Californians most in need. #HousingForAll
Now open to residents, Legacy Court in Richmond is an all electric, 43 unit affordable low-income community featuring solar, energy efficient appliances, and green design elements that reduce the project’s carbon footprint. #WhereFoundationsBegin
With $14.4M in support from HCD’s Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery program, this project reflects the state’s commitment to helping communities rebuild after devastating fires. #HousingForAll #WhereFoundationsBegin
Bar Triangle Apartments is now open in Chico, serving larger families in Butte County with 70 new affordable homes featuring modern, energy efficient designs and family friendly community amenities. @CAbcsh
READ MORE about HHAP and today’s Round 6 awards: www.hcd.ca.gov/about-hcd/ne...
Quote from HCD Director Gustavo Velasquez that says, "Through the Newsom Administration's investment in HHAP, HCD is funding proven, collaborative local solutions to homelessness at a scale never before possible. We will continue to work with the remaining applicants to help them finalize a robust plan that meets the criteria for award."
To date, HCD has made 23 regional awards totaling $578.9 million through HHAP Round 6. The department counties to work with 19 remaining regional applicants to help them finalize a robust plan that demonstrates awarded actions will make a tangible impact on homelessness.
Quote from Secretary of Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency Tomiquia Moss that says, "HHAP grants provide essential funding that help local regions collaborate to expand housing opportunities and scale programs that are proven to reduce homelessness. Across multi-year funding rounds, the cumulative results of these efforts are bringing stability and hope to so many vulnerable Californians in a time when it matters most.
The HHAP program helps counties, large cities, and continuums of care fund permanent and interim housing and accelerate proven local interventions that help prevent and end homelessness—one of the tools that has led to a projected 9% reduction in unsheltered homelessness.
Map of CA with highlighted counties that says, "To date, 23 HHAP Round 6 awards totaling $578.9 million have been made to fund regional solutions to homelessness.
Today @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social announced $159.3 million in awards to 20 California regions through Round 6 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) program to fund proven, collaborative local solutions to homelessness. #HousingForAll #WhereFoundationsBegin
Haydee, her 4 children & mother once shared a 1-bedroom apartment. Now they have a safe, affordable home at Corazón Del Valle, made possible by the Affordable Housing & Sustainable Communities program, jointly administered by HCD and CA Strategic Growth Council. A fresh start with space to thrive.
Denisse and her daughter Jamie once faced homelessness. Today, they have a safe home at Corazon Del Valle in Los Angeles County, thanks to support from the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities program, jointly administered by HCD and California Strategic Growth Council #HousingForAll
ICYMI: Community leaders celebrated 135 affordable new homes at Tamien Station in San Jose, thanks to $31.7M investment by @governor.ca.gov through HCD’s Infill Infrastructure Grant Program the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program jointly run by California Strategic Growth Council.
HCD In Focus: See how HCD programs are making a difference. Gov. Newsom announces awards to reduce disaster risk and expand supportive, affordable, and ADU housing statewide. Plus, grand openings, resident Briana’s story, and a spotlight on one of our HCD Team members.
HCD continues to work with additional regional applicants to meet application thresholds for funding. Read more about the awards announced today and California’s progress on addressing homelessness:
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In addition to the more than $5B appropriated for HHAP through 2027, HCD continues to fund housing with services for veterans and others with behavioral health challenges through Prop. 1-funded Homekey+, modeled on Newsom’s highly successful Homekey Program.
Preliminary Point in Time Count data for 2025 shows a 9% decrease in unsheltered homelessness—the largest decline in more than 15 years—progress reflecting the Newsom Administration’s prioritization of the crisis of homelessness. #HousingForAll
Today @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social announced a $419.6M investment to fund proven local solutions to homelessness in the Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco regions through HCD’s Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) program. #WhereFoundationsBegin
Through additional technical assistance from Housing Accountability Unit and consistent enforcement efforts, cities and counties have planned for 3.6 million new homes, while rezones have unlocked potential for another 2 million! #HousingForAll #WhereFoundationsBegin
HCD has reviewed nearly 2K housing element drafts, successfully bringing 90% of communities into compliance and have planned for 3.6 million homes, while rezones have unlocked potential for another 2 million.
Accountability matters. In this 6th RHNA cycle, HCD’s Housing Element Team has reviewed nearly 2K housing element drafts, successfully bringing 90% of communities into compliance. #HousingForAll #WhereFoundationsBegin
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.
Pairing permanently affordable housing with health services is critical for building a platform for recovery and stability. Homekey+ continues to be a model for implementing clinically informed solutions to homelessness that save lives and stabilize communities.
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California’s Homekey+ program is investing in people and neighborhoods across the state, providing affordable housing and supportive services for Californians, including veterans, who are experiencing homelessness and living with behavioral health challenges. The supportive housing projects being awarded today are a testament to the Governor’s ongoing partnership with local jurisdictions and unwavering commitment to create housing for all Californians, including our Veterans and our most vulnerable.
Homekey+ is funded by voter-approved Prop 1, which provides $2.1B to localities and tribal entities to provide affordable housing and supportive services for Californians, with half reserved for projects serving veterans.
As we celebrate the holiday season, I want to recognize the gift voters gave our most vulnerable communities through Proposition 1 and programs like Homekey+. This funding strengthens California's ability to address homelessness by expanding treatment, housing, and accountability for those struggling with mental health challenges and addiction. Working together, we’re rebuilding a system of support—and we’re already seeing real results.
Today’s awards provide $95.8M for 267 homes in 5 jurisdictions for people at risk of or exiting homelessness, including 59 homes for veterans. @nevadacountyca.bsky.social @cityofriverside.bsky.social
Today's Homekey+ awards totaling $95.8 million will fund 267 affordable permanent supportive homes in five California counties for veterans and others with behavioral health challenges.
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.
rendering of one of the completed buildings
rendering of one of the completed buildings
Supported by $60.9M from HCD’s Housing for a Healthy California, National Housing Trust Fund, and Homekey+ Programs, these communities advance @governor.ca.gov’s vision to create more affordable and equitable housing and address homelessness across California. #WhereFoundationsBegin
rendering of one of the completed buildings
Heritage Ridge Senior will offer 40 affordable units, including 12 units specifically for homeless seniors or individuals requiring ongoing medical care. Heritage Ridge Special Needs Family will provide 62 homes designed to support families with unique needs. #HousingForAll
groundbreaking ceremony
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
