Catch Up on the Latest News
September 22, 2026
MidPen Housing
122 affordable homes benefit from electrification and interior upgrades, reflecting the long-term commitment by MidPen and partners to creating healthy, sustainable communities for residents
September 16, 2026
San Francisco Chronicle
The Chronicle Editorial Board endorses the RTM, which will infuse critically needed funding into regional transit systems as federal and state sources have plummeted.
September 15, 2026
MidPen Housing
Cypress Point, the first deed-restricted affordable housing in the MidCoast area, offers a Coastal live/work preference as well as homes reserved for agricultural households.
September 15, 2026
Affordable Housing Finance
“MidPen had a commitment early on in their vision of partnering with healthcare entities and a commitment to the idea that getting healthier requires you have a stable place to live,” said Dr. Robert Ratner, Santa Cruz County’s director of housing for health.
September 11, 2026
KGO
“This is such a great step to building the backlog that we have to respect the hardworking people some of whom I saw in the field on the drive here today.” Assemblyman Marc Berman
September 8, 2026
Yield PRO
Once a 14-room hotel, Jessie Street Terrace has been transformed into 50 studio and one-bedroom permanent supportive housing apartments for residents earning up to 20-50% of Area Median Income.
September 4, 2026
MidPen Housing
“Jessie Street Terrace demonstrates the transformative impact of state investment in affordable housing.” said Matthew O. Franklin, MidPen President and CEO. Formerly a 14-room hotel, Jessie Street Terrace has been transformed into 50 permanent supportive housing apartments for residents, including for veterans, and people who have experienced homelessness.
August 20, 2026
Sacramento Bee
Bipartisan support for Proposition 1 grows, as Mayor’s from California’s largest cities come together in support.
August 11, 2026
CalMatters
Prop. 43 would tie the hands of local governments statewide, allowing a slim minority to determine the outcomes of ballot issues and disenfranchise voters. Prop. 43 would take us backward and begin round after round of service cuts, potentially making California less protected from disasters and more vulnerable to
July 24, 2026
Affordable Housing Finance
Two MidPen communities are nominated for the 2026 AHF Readers’ Choice Awards! Voting is now open to AHF subscribers—log in and cast your vote for Mahonia Glen (Family) and Shirley Chisholm (Urban).
July 15, 2026
Sonoma Valley Sun
MidPen’s Summer Oaks, a new affordable housing community in Sonoma, is now accepting applications for its waiting list. Summer Oaks was designed to serve people working in Sonoma Valley’s agriculture sector, such as vineyards and wineries, forestry, dairying, poultry, beekeeping, and work directly connected to farming operations and agricultural
July 14, 2026
The Mercury News
An affordable housing development that could produce more than 100 residences has been proposed by MidPen. “As an infill site, 295 South Mathilda will assist the city by better utilizing an old and unused commercial space,” the Greenbelt Alliance wrote in a July 7 letter. “Greenbelt Alliance believes the
July 2, 2026
Santa Cruz Local
MidPen Housing has secured financing for 52 units of affordable housing in Capitola, set to break ground in November 2026.
June 29, 2026
Office of the Governor
“This budget reflects years of disciplined decisions that built historic reserves, paid down debt, strengthened our economy, and made transformational investments in education, healthcare, housing, infrastructure, and opportunity.” said Governor Newsom.
June 15, 2026
The Pajaronian
Encompass Community Services celebrates a new Si Se Puede behavioral health campus built in partnership with MidPen Housing at Sparrow Terrace in Watsonville.
June 4, 2026
San José Spotlight
“The creation of a streamlined state system has long been our North Star,” Nevada Merriman, Vice President of MidPen’s Policy and Advocacy, told San José Spotlight. “I hope the work ahead creates a predictable, well-funded housing finance delivery system. If we can do that, then we will build the
May 29, 2026
County of San Mateo
“San Mateo County as we know is losing community members due to a lack of affordable housing,” Board of Supervisors President Noelia Corzo said as the Board proclaimed May as Affordable Housing Month. “We know that there’s a need to focus on housing at all income levels, especially affordable
May 26, 2026
KPIX
“We need more affordable options so our community members can continue to live in the community that they are born and raised in. We need every city to say yes to affordable housing”, said Alameda County Supervisor Elisa Márquez.