$179.7 million will fund nine projects in seven California communities creating 710 new homes.
October 10, 2023
Governor Invests $736 Million to Build on Successes of Homekey in Addressing Homelessness Statewide
Sacramento, CA —  

Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the first grant awards from Round 3 of Homekey, the Administration’s initiative to help jurisdictions rapidly expand availability of permanent or interim housing for individuals and families experiencing, or…

Map of California with awarded counties highlighted. Text reads $54 million in the second round of REAP 2.0 awards includes grants of 12 tribal and rural communities to advance sustainable, affordable, and equitable communities.
October 9, 2023
California to Support the Acceleration of Affordable Housing and Climate-Friendly Infrastructure in Tribal and Rural Communities
Sacramento, CA —  

California today announced more than $54 million to support climate resilience by helping communities plan for and build more infill homes and infrastructure that support walking, rolling, biking, and transit as an alternative to driving. Today’s…

Map of California with awarded cities. Affordable Housing Sustainable Communities program.
August 30, 2023
California Invests $757 Million to Create Affordable Housing and Clean Transportation

Why It Matters: As cities around the country wrestle with how to rebuild communities, California is moving forward with a vision for the state’s future, investing more than $750 million to create more affordable housing and clean…

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August 29, 2023
San Bernardino Agrees to Build More Housing
Sacramento, CA —  

Today, Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that, under the threat of litigation, the City of San Bernardino agreed to update their housing plan to meet their state-mandated goals, which include 8,123 additional housing…

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August 25, 2023
Governor Gavin Newsom Announces $239 Million to Advance More than 5,400 New Climate-Friendly Homes

Why it matters: The significant cost of pre-development to build housing, such as utilities, sidewalks, bike paths, and other key infrastructure, regularly stall projects throughout the state. California is clearing the path to…

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August 9, 2023
State Announces Development Team for Affordable Housing Project on Capitol Mall in Sacramento
Sacramento, CA —  

Governor Newsom today announced that the Department of General Services (DGS) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) have selected McCormack Baron Salazar, Inc. (MBS) as leader of the developer team to redevelop three state…

Map of California and newest prohousing cities: Rohnert Park, Santa Cruz, and South San Francisco
August 7, 2023
Governor Newsom Designates Three more California Communities as Prohousing for Strides Made to Accelerate Housing Production
Sacramento, CA —  

What you need to know: The cities of Rohnert Park, Santa Cruz, and South San Francisco have earned the designation of Prohousing making them eligible for funding incentives and additional resources as a reward for their work to…

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July 14, 2023
California Department of Housing and Community Development Awards Prohousing Designation to Five New Jurisdictions
Sacramento, CA —  

Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that Long Beach, Moreno Valley, Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, and the Town of Windsor have been designated as Prohousing communities. Through this designation, these jurisdictions are now eligible for funding…

Photo of Sonrisa Apartments. Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency Secretary Lourdes M. Castro Ramírez with resident Samiya.
July 13, 2023
Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency and HCD Today Announced $21 Million to Advance Construction of Climate-Smart and Affordable Housing on State-Owned Lands
Sacramento, CA —  

Why it matters: Governor Gavin Newsom recognized the potential for underutilized state properties to play a key role in increasing housing availability in California. The effects of his executive order to explore this path are…

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July 7, 2023
Governor Gavin Newsom Announces $159.9 Million Investment to Prevent 638 Homes from Losing Affordability Restrictions

Why it matters: In the Statewide Housing Plan we are guided by three principles to protect our most vulnerable residents, produce more housing faster, and preserve existing housing. Today, our commitment to preservation is…