Governor Newsom swearing in Secretary Moss
June 30, 2026
Sacramento, CA —  

Building on the administration’s efforts, which are reversing decades of inaction on housing and homelessness, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the appointment of Tomiquia Moss, who will lead the California Housing and Homelessness Agency —…

image of nature with text that says "since 2019, HCD has awarded nearly $330.3 million to support tribal governments in california in meeting the unique needs of their members."
June 24, 2026
Sacramento, CA —  

Governor Gavin Newsom today announced awards totaling nearly $38.2 million to support California Native American communities in funding housing and homelessness solutions that meet their communities’ unique needs.

“California is…

three HCD staff members posing with award
June 15, 2026

HCD was recognized at the recent 26th Annual State Agency Recognition Awards (SARA) for going above and beyond state goals for Small Business (SB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation in procurements and contracting.…

graphic of clipboard with image of justice scales and checkmark. hcd logo and text "news"
June 3, 2026
Oakland, CA —  

California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, alongside the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the California Civil Rights Department (CRD), issued a…

rending of Palm Villas
May 20, 2026
Sacramento, CA —  

Two cities in two regions of the state marked major milestones today with developments that are bringing a total of 197 affordable homes to communities. 

In the Bay Area, East Palo Alto celebrated the grand opening of Colibri Commons,…

ribbon-cutting ceremony
May 15, 2026
Sacramento, CA —  

Today Governor Gavin Newsom announced progress in the development of over 380 affordable homes across the Bay Area and in Coachella. Building on California’s commitment to expand access to affordable housing, Union City, Redwood City, Oakland and…

couple looking onto house being built
May 14, 2026
Sacramento, CA —  

The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) today announces the launch of a new round of funding through the ReCoverCA Single-Family Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (ReCoverCA) Program, a housing recovery effort to help…

map of California and highlighted regional awardees
May 13, 2026
Sacramento, CA —  

California continues advancing strategies that have led to a 9% drop in unsheltered homelessness by bringing funding and accountability to vital programs in local communities. Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that 11 additional…

graphic of man hunched over and sad standing up and walking toward the light which displays housing and health services. Text reads: Today’s Homekey+ awards totaling $111 million will fund 307affordable permanent supportive homes in 4 California counties for veterans and others with behavioral health challenges.
May 12, 2026
Sacramento, CA —  

Building on California’s strategies leading to a 9% reduction of unsheltered homelessness last year, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the award of voter-approved Proposition 1 funding to create another six affordable housing communities. The…

exterior view of Santa Monica & Vermont Apartments complex
May 1, 2026
Sacramento, CA —  

Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the opening of over 180 affordable homes for families in the Los Angeles area and a milestone for 85 new upcoming units in San Francisco - further demonstrating the state’s continued investment in expanding…

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