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Press Release BCSH Secretary Tomiquia Moss and HCD Director Gustavo Velasquez testifying to the Little Hoover Commission.

July 11, 2025

Governor Newsom restructures state government to combat homelessness, boost housing and affordability

Sacramento, CA

Building on the Administration’s efforts to reverse decades of inaction on housing and homelessness, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the reorganization proposal went into effect last week, authorizing the state to move forward and create…

Disaster Recovery graphic with building and utility icons with text Recovery - HCD announces the release of $101 million to help rapidly produce critically needed affordable multifamily rental housing in the Los Angeles area, months after unprecedented wildfires devastated the region.

graphic with building and utility icons with text Recovery - HCD announces the release of $101 million to help rapidly produce critically needed affordable multifamily rental housing in the Los Angeles area, months after unprecedented wildfires devastated the region.

July 8, 2025

Governor Newsom Commits $101 Million to Jumpstart Critical Rebuilding Efforts After LA Fires

Los Angeles, CA

Six months after the LA Fires, Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) announced the release of $101 million to help rapidly rebuild critically needed, affordable multifamily rental housing…

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July 7, 2025

Six Months After Devastating Los Angeles Area Fires, State Housing Leaders Reflect on Ongoing Role in Administration’s Recovery and Rebuilding Efforts

Sacramento, CA

As California marks six months since unprecedented wildfires created a path of destruction in Southern California, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is reflecting on its ongoing role in the Newsom Administration…

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July 3, 2025

Renovated San Luis Obispo Apartments Open to Seniors with Limited Income

The City of San Luis Obispo recently celebrated the grand re-opening of the Anderson Hotel Apartments, a 101-year-old structure providing 66 homes for extremely low-income seniors and people with disabilities.

The original Anderson…

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June 30, 2025

Governor Announces First Awardees of Voter-Approved Program to Fund Permanent Supportive Affordable Housing

Sacramento, CA

Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the first seven awards from a voter-approved program to tackle the crisis of homelessness among veterans and other Californians who are living with behavioral health challenges by creating permanent…

Press Release groundbreaking ceremony with golden shovels

June 26, 2025

A Foundation for the Future: State Breaks Ground on Affordable Housing Site in Stockton

Stockton, CA

Today, state leaders broke ground on a new affordable housing community in downtown Stockton. Through an executive order signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, the former state-owned site will be turned into 94 homes for low-income households.

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Success Stories ribbon-cutting ceremony

June 20, 2025

San Diego Celebrates Affordable Senior Housing in San Ysidro

The City of San Diego recently celebrated the grand opening of Ventana al Sur, a new affordable rental housing development for low-income and formerly homeless seniors in the San Ysidro Historic Village District.

Ventana al Sur offers…

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June 19, 2025

Newsom Administration and Attorney General Bonta Celebrate Newport Beach Win Allowing the City to Comply with State Housing Law

Oakland, CA

Governor Gavin Newsom, California Attorney General Rob Bonta, and California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Director Gustavo Velasquez today issued a statement after a trial court sided with Newport Beach and determined…

Press Release groundbreaking ceremony with golden shovels

June 18, 2025

California Breaks Ground on Two Affordable Housing Communities in San Francisco — Including for Local School District, Community College Employees

San Francisco, CA

Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the groundbreaking of two new affordable housing communities in San Francisco’s Fillmore District. Utilizing Governor Newsom’s …