Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program
Forecasted
Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program supports California communities through housing and sustainable transportation projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and driving.
Funder: California Department of Housing & Community Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Applications due / portal closes)
Funding Amounts: Round 10: approximately $750 million total; $10 million–$50 million per project ($1 million minimum for Tribal Entities)
Summary: Grants and loans support California affordable housing and sustainable transportation projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and vehicle miles traveled.
Key Information: Projects must combine sustainable transportation infrastructure with affordable housing development and/or housing-related infrastructure.
Description
The Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program funds land-use, housing, transportation, and agricultural land preservation practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The California Strategic Growth Council administers the program, while HCD implements its housing, transportation, and infrastructure components. Funding comes from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund through California Climate Investments.
AHSC supports compact, infill development and low-carbon transportation that improve access to affordable housing, employment centers, and other key destinations. Projects reduce vehicle miles traveled by shortening trips and encouraging transit, bicycling, or walking, while protecting agricultural land from sprawl. The program benefits communities throughout California, particularly disadvantaged communities, low-income communities, and low-income households. CARB supplies the methodology used to quantify greenhouse gas reductions.
