New Housing Projects

On December 31st, Governor Newsom Announced Nearly $2.8 Billion in Awards in 2025 to Address Homelessness, Build More Housing, and Support Stronger Communities

Here are the housing projects which were awarded funding by the Governor, and the sources of revenue and details for each:

Local Housing Trust Fund – HCD announced $53.4 million in Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF) awards for 23 applicants in 18 counties. No Sonoma County Awards. The LHTF awards will provide matching grants to local and regional housing trust funds established by cities, counties, Native American tribes and nonprofit organizations to support the construction, conversion, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and repair of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) or Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs). ADUs, commonly known as granny-flats or in-law units, help increase the supply of affordable housing in California, especially in infill areas. 

HCD also announced $26.7 million for three projects from the National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) program. No Sonoma County Awards. The federally funded NHTF program supports the construction of permanent homes for extremely-low income households. Today’s awards will help fund 214 new affordable rental homes in three counties.

More than $26 million awarded from the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program to seven local jurisdictions was also announced today. The PLHA Non-Entitlement Local Government Competitive Component awards will help support the development of 477 affordable multi-family rental homes. The PLHA program also provides formula grants to entitlement and non-entitlement jurisdictions based on the formula prescribed under federal law for the Community Development Block Grant. HCD recently awarded nearly $25 million to 36 local governments through the PLHA Formula Allocation.  The City of Santa Rosa was awarded $456,230.

HCD also announced $107.5 million in Portfolio Reinvestment Program (PRP) awards. PRP helps preserve affordable housing in California by investing in properties that need repairs and are at risk of converting to market rate. Today’s awards support 11 housing communities, helping to improve the quality of life for residents and preserve 491 homes for future generations. West Avenue Apartments, an application submitted by Burbank Housing Development Corporation was received for a loan. of $9,750,000.

In addition, HCD announced a Tribal Homekey award of $10.1 million for the construction of a new 40-unit housing community, with 28 homes reserved for people at-risk of or experiencing homelessness, and $57.7 million to support 27 projects of the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Resilient Infrastructure Program that assists local jurisdictions with mitigation-related infrastructure needs to support risk reduction from wildfire, flooding, and earthquake hazards.

Just last week, HCD announced another five awards through Proposition 1-funded Homekey+ to create permanent supportive housing for veterans and other Californians with behavioral health challenges. So far in 2025, Homekey+ has awarded $636.1 million to create 37 affordable housing communities with wrap-around services. These communities will add 1,817 new homes, with 454 reserved for veterans.  The acquisition and rehabilitation of 6500 Redwood Drive in Rohnert Park was awarded $28,758,453 to Burbank Housing Development Corporation.

“From funding the creation of ADUs and permanent supportive housing to preserving affordable homes for future generations, today’s awards highlight the Newsom Administration’s innovative approach to addressing homelessness and tackling California’s affordable housing crisis,” said HCD Director Gustavo Velasquez. “As we approach the New Year, we reaffirm our commitment to working with our partners to support our communities and build more housing for all.”

Earlier this year, Governor Newsom announced multiple awards to support communities, address homelessness and provide much-needed housing:

Earlier this year, Governor Newsom announced multiple awards to support communities, address homelessness and provide much-needed housing:

• $118.9 million from the HOME Investments Partnerships American Rescue Plan and the Emergency Solutions Grants programs to fund the development of 487 homes, support emergency shelters and homeless outreach, and provide rapid rehousing and supportive services.

• $144.5 million from the HOME Investment Partnerships Program to build multi-family and single-family homes and support local housing assistance programs.

• Nearly $52.6 million from the Disaster Recovery Housing Accelerator Program to help jumpstart construction in two counties severely impacted by winter storms. The Saggio Hills Phase II Development for 41 units in Healdsburg was awarded $11,598,206 and 9% in tax credits to Freebird Development Company. The Dry Creek Commons Project in Healdsburg for 36 units was awarded $8,708,426 and 4% in tax credits to Burbank aHousing Development Corporation. The Redwood Glen Apartments in Windsor for 20 units was awarded $2,266,296 and 9% in tax credits to JCL Development.

• $56 million in Transitional Age Youth Program grants to 54 counties to help provide services and housing for foster youth and young adults at risk of homelessness.

• $181.1 million from the Homeownership Super NOFA program to help thousands of low-income Californians attain or maintain the dream of homeownership.

• $835.3 million from the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities program to fund infrastructure and 2,393 new affordable rental homes.

$52.6 million from the Community Development Block Grants and Emergency Solutions Grant programs to build housing, address homelessness and revitalize communities.

In September, Governor Newsom announced $414 million in awards from the Multifamily Finance Super NOFA (MFSN) program to help create 2,099 new homes, with 2,068 reserved for low to extremely low-income Californians. HCD also announced a special MFSN NOFA (MFSN-LA Disaster) to provide an additional $101 million to support recovery and rebuilding efforts from 2025 wildfires within Los Angeles County. Those awards will be announced in early January 2026.