Construction underway for Moss Beach affordable housing: 71-unit Cypress Point development slated for September 2027 completion
“We know on the coastside, there’s a lot of tourist-driven amenities, restaurants, cafes, and hotels,” said MidPen Associate Director of Housing Development, Serena Ip. “We really want to make sure that folks that live at the property already live or work in the area.”
Santa Cruz Celebrates Grand Opening of 50 Affordable Apartments
Residents have access to a comprehensive array of on-site services, programs, and case management, thanks to a deep collaboration between MidPen Resident Services with the Palo Alto VA and County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency.
Santa Cruz Development Links Homes and Health
“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.
Cypress Point Will Bring 71 New Homes to Moss Beach
“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,” said Assemblyman Marc Berman.
50 Affordable Apartments Open in Santa Cruz
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.
California mayors urge voters to approve $11 billion housing bond, Prop. 1
Bipartisan support for Proposition 1 grows, as Mayor’s from California’s largest cities come together in support.
2026 AHF Readers’ Choice Awards Finalists
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).
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.