Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program
The AHSC Program funds California projects that combine affordable housing, sustainable land use, and low-carbon transportation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and benefit vulnerable communities.
Funder: California Department of Housing & Community Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Full application deadline / portal closes at 4:00 p.m. PT, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50 million per project (min. $10M; $1M for Tribal Entities); approx. $750 million available per round; typical per-unit limits apply
Summary: Funds projects that integrate affordable housing, land use, and sustainable transportation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and benefit California communities.
Key Information: Highly competitive; projects must meet strict eligibility and threshold requirements; focus on disadvantaged and low-income communities.
Description
The Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program provides significant funding for projects in California that combine affordable housing development, sustainable land use, and low-carbon transportation strategies. The program’s primary goal is to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by supporting more compact, infill development, encouraging active transportation and transit use, and protecting agricultural land from sprawl. Priority is given to projects that benefit disadvantaged and low-income communities by increasing access to affordable housing and connecting residents to employment centers and key destinations through sustainable transportation options.
