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Op-Ed: Seize the downturn: Why California should leverage a recession to build affordable housing
For months, U.S. economists have been warning that a recession is looming, and some are saying we may already be in one. But this potential downturn could be [...]
Building on a Strong Foundation
Meet HDTI Trainers, Zorica Stančević and William Huang Over 30 years ago, LISC launched the Housing Development Training Institute (HDTI) in response to the need for a [...]
Sacramento Households Hit Hard by Evictions
With pandemic-era renter protections ending and rents rising by close to 20 percent, renters in Sacramento are finding it harder to afford housing in the region… …“According to [...]
San Rafael approves COVID urgency eviction moratorium
The San Rafael City Council unanimously approved an urgency ordinance this week prohibiting pandemic-related residential evictions through Sept. 30. Alexis Captanian, the city’s housing analyst, told the council [...]
‘Double Whammy’ Coming For LA Affordable Housing In Next 5 Years
Dual forces from the public and private sectors are set to converge on Los Angeles in the coming decade, removing thousands of affordably priced homes from the market at [...]
Exciting New Clean Energy Programs for Climate Action
You’re invited to our intro webinars in June! The California Housing Partnership is excited to announce the launch of two new clean energy programs that multifamily affordable rental [...]
The Partnership Welcomes Equity Policy Research Fellows This Summer
The California Housing Partnership welcomes three fellows this summer as part of our new Equity Policy Research Fellowship program. This fellowship is a 10-12 week intensive training [...]
Sacramento County is exploring plans for new homeless shelters. But will they ever get built?
Sacramento County has identified 16 locations for potential new homeless shelters, but whether they ever get built is an open question. Advocates for unhoused residents say they probably [...]
County commits over $500 million to combat homelessness
Last week the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a $532.6 million spending plan to combat homelessness countywide. Approximately 87% of the money, $466.75 million, will be [...]
Sacramento renters have to earn twice the state’s minimum wage to afford average apartment, report finds
Renters in Sacramento County have to earn more than twice the state’s minimum wage to afford the average two-bedroom apartment, according to a new report. Last year, renters [...]
New 2022 Affordable Housing Need Reports for California Counties
Announcing new updates to the Partnership’s online Housing Needs Dashboard data tool (chpc.net/housingneeds) and new housing need reports for all 58 California counties During #AffordableHousingMonth this year, [...]
They waited years for affordable housing. Now, a new type of database could ease that problem
Three months into her search for a new apartment closer to family in the South Bay, Judy Jackson is feeling a familiar sense of dread. At age 76, [...]
San Francisco homelessness rate dips as Contra Costa County skyrockets
San Francisco’s Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing released preliminary findings of the Point-In-Time Count of unsheltered and sheltered homeless people. The count took place with the help [...]
Housing in Santa Cruz County’s limelight
Standing before a small gathering on a bulldozed dirt lot off East Cliff Drive, MidPen Housing President and CEO Matt Franklin observed that, like many simple good ideas, [...]
MiraCosta introduces certification course for affordable housing management
As new affordable housing projects are planned throughout the county, MiraCosta College has introduced a new certification program to help fill the gap in managers to run the [...]
What you need to make to live in California’s Central Coast
With its stunning views and picturesque small towns, California’s Central Coast has long been home to high housing prices for renters and homeowners alike. Back in 2016, one report found [...]
Press Release: New Housing Need Report for San Mateo County Highlights Housing Affordability Challenges for Low-Income Families: What Can Local Leaders Do to Help?
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Vivian Le, vle@hlcsmc.org Evelyn Stivers, estivers@hlcsmc.org Christina Gotuaco,cgotuaco@chpc.net New Housing Need Report for San Mateo County Highlights Housing Affordability Challenges for Low-Income Families: [...]
Press Release: California Housing Partnership Affordable Needs Assessment for Los Angeles County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [...]
Press Release: New Reports on Bay Area Housing Costs Reinforce Advocates’ Calls for Affordable Housing Solutions
For immediate release Latest Bay Area Housing Data Reinforces Advocates’ Calls for Affordable Housing Solutions, Investments May 10, 2022 (San Francisco Bay Area) – 2/3 of the Bay [...]
Candidates for upcoming district 5 election speak at land-use forum
Candidates running for the Los Angeles City Council District 5 representative seat discussed a variety of topics including homelessness, mental health services, housing and boulevard development on April [...]
CalHFA’s Mixed-Income Program (MIP): Outcomes Analysis, Rounds 1-3
By the California Housing Partnership The California Housing Partnership recently analyzed data from the first three years of program awards of CalHFA’s Mixed Income Program (MIP) to assess [...]
Dodd introduces affordable housing bill
Sen. Bill Dodd announced legislation this week that would assist in the creation of affordable housing in California by identifying excess state property that could be used for [...]
California Bill Would Boost Renter Tax Credit for First Time in 40 Years
More than 3 million Californians with lower incomes could get a break on their taxes under a bill that would significantly increase the credit for renters for the [...]
From the Field: California Housing Partnership Releases 2022 Affordable Housing Needs Report
California Housing Partnership, an NLIHC state partner, released a report on the state’s affordable housing shortage and investments in housing production. Over the past three years, the California Affordable Housing Needs [...]

