Photo of smiling couple in front of mobilehomes. Text reads: The MORE program helps preserve access to affordable homeownership in quality mobilehome parks.
December 19, 2023
California Issues First Awards for Model Program Designed to Improve Life in Mobilehome Parks, Keep Homeownership Accessible at Lower Income Levels
Sacramento, CA —  

The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) today issued the first-ever round of awards from a pioneering state program designed to improve health and safety conditions for mobilehome owners, preserving a significant…

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December 12, 2023
Governor Newsom, Attorney General Bonta and HCD Take Legal Action Against La Cañada Flintridge to Enforce California’s Housing Laws
Oakland, CA —  

Governor Gavin Newsom, Attorney General Bonta, and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) today announced filing a request to intervene and a proposed writ of mandate in Cal. Housing Defense Fund v. City of La Cañada…

Photo of a key. Text reads, "Today's round 3 Homekey grants totaling nearly $182 million will create 613 homes in five California communities."
December 4, 2023
Homekey Funds Another 613 Homes for Californians at Risk for Homelessness, as Governor’s Investment in Round 3 Grows to $850 Million
Sacramento, CA —  

Governor Gavin Newsom today announced more grant awards from the $850 million Round 3 of Homekey, the Administration’s initiative to help communities to address the challenge of homelessness by rapidly expanding the availability of housing for at…

family moving into a new home.
December 4, 2023
Deadline Approaching for Homeowners Affected by Natural Disasters in 2017 and 2018 to Apply for Grants to Rebuild
Sacramento, CA —  

Resources are still available to help California homeowners affected by the 2017 and 2018 wildfires and other natural disasters rebuild their homes. However, the deadline to apply for these funds is quickly approaching.

Many victims of…

Couple embracing after receiving keys to their new home. Tag line reads: CalHOME expands homeownership and revitalizes neighborhoods.
December 1, 2023
California Awards $126 Million from CalHome to Increase Homeownership and Revitalize Homes and Neighborhoods
Sacramento, CA —  

The Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) today announced more than $126 million in funding aimed at increasing opportunities for homeownership, encouraging neighborhood revitalization and sustainable development, and maximizing…

Graphic of HCD logo and justice scales with text accountability.
November 30, 2023
HCD Issues Letter to San Francisco after Policy and Practice Review Deadlines Missed

In October 2023, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) released a first-of-its kind report, the San Francisco Housing…

Photo of HCD Deputy Director Sasha Hauswald standing at a podium and speaking in front of Laurel at Perennial Park housing complex.
November 16, 2023
Community Celebrates Grand Opening of Senior Affordable Housing
Santa Rosa, CA —  

Barbara King lost her home in the Tubbs Fire that tore through California communities from Calistoga to Santa Rosa in October 2017.

“Your house was over there and now it’s gone,” said King. “Everything…everything that I had in the world was…

Homekey Round 3 Second Batch Awards
November 8, 2023
More Than 14,000 Homes Have Been Funded by Governor’s Homekey Initiative with Latest $156.4 Million Investment
Sacramento, CA —  

Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the second set of grant awards from the $736 million Round 3 of Homekey, the Administration’s initiative to help jurisdictions rapidly expand availability of housing for individuals and families experiencing…

Model homes in empty field.
October 30, 2023
California Sees Infusion of $443 Million in Federal Funds for Housing and Community Development in Fall 2023
Sacramento, CA —  

The State of California and Biden Administration are excited to announce a fall 2023 infusion of $443 million in federal housing funding that will have a historically wide reach throughout California, particularly in small and rural communities…

Report cover of San Fracisco Housing Policy and Practice Review. Image of San Francisco.
October 25, 2023
State Releases Accountability Report on San Francisco’s Housing Policies and Practices
Sacramento, CA —  

Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the release of the San Francisco Housing Policy and Practice Review, a comprehensive analysis of the patterns that created decades of costly building…