Affordable Homes Available Now for a Range of Agricultural Workers
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 production.
Sunnyvale affordable housing proposed at former bank site
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 295 S. Mathilda project will provide much-needed smart, high-density housing in Sunnyvale.”
Capitola affordable housing advances, construction expected by November
MidPen Housing has secured financing for 52 units of affordable housing in Capitola, set to break ground in November 2026.
Si Se Puede opens new 30-bed facility
Encompass Community Services celebrates a new Si Se Puede behavioral health campus built in partnership with MidPen Housing at Sparrow Terrace in Watsonville.
California streamlines affordable housing funding
“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 pipeline and get to work.”
Unprecedented Affordable Housing Investments Open Doors on the Peninsula
“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 housing, which is the number one challenge in our county.”
Lazuli Landing Wall Raising
“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.
Celebrating Grand Opening of 136 Affordable Homes in East Palo Alto
The community also brings $7.8 million of transit improvements to East Palo Alto, including expanded and electrified rail capacity, enhanced bus service frequency and connectivity, and increased zero-emission transit options that improve regional access and mobility.
Nonprofits MidPen Housing and EPACANDO Celebrate Affordable Housing Grand Opening in East Palo Alto
“My life has completely changed,” Colibri Commons resident Fatai Heimuli said. “I had already sold myself on the fact that I might have to move far away, because that’s all I could afford, so the fact I can stay 5 minutes away from my parents, where I grew up, is such a heartwarming experience.”
California Celebrates Major Milestones in Construction of 197 New Affordable Homes
“California’s momentum is real and these projects demonstrate what we can achieve when state investment aligns with strong local partnerships,” said Secretary Tomiquia Moss of the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency, who is a member of the SGC.