Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program
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Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program supports California communities with housing, land-use, transportation, and agricultural land preservation projects to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
This grant was recently updated
HCD removed the Round 10 “Apply Now” link from the AHSC program page and added a downloadable Round 10 Standard Agreement Exhibit A Loan document.
Funder: California Department of Housing & Community Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Grants and/or loans for eligible projects
Summary: Supports California housing, land-use, transportation, and agricultural land preservation projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions through improved access and low-carbon transportation.
Key Information: Projects must achieve greenhouse gas reductions and benefit California communities.
Description
The Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program, administered by the California Department of Housing & Community Development, supports projects implementing land-use, housing, transportation, and agricultural land preservation practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The program provides grants and/or loans to benefit communities across California, with particular emphasis on disadvantaged communities, low-income communities, and low-income households.
AHSC connects affordable housing and transportation investments by increasing access to affordable housing, employment centers, and other key destinations through low-carbon transportation. Supported investments reduce vehicle miles traveled by shortening or reducing vehicle trips or encouraging a shift to transit, bicycling, or walking.
