Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities
Forecasted
Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities supports California housing developers and public agencies with affordable housing and transportation projects to reduce driving and greenhouse gas emissions.
Funder: California Strategic Growth Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Application submission)
Funding Amounts: $10 million–$50 million per project, including housing loans and grants and transportation grants
Summary: Supports affordable housing and nearby transportation improvements that help Californians reach jobs and daily destinations without driving.
Key Information: Housing developments must be within a ½-mile walk of an existing transit stop.
Description
The Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program integrates affordable homes with sustainable transportation across California. Administered by the California Strategic Growth Council and implemented by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), it funds housing and transportation near jobs, schools, and other daily destinations. Its goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by making walking, biking, and public transit practical alternatives to driving.
Supported work includes affordable housing construction and rehabilitation, transit vehicles, sidewalks, bikeways, bus shelters, benches, shade trees, and programs encouraging sustainable travel. AHSC is part of California Climate Investments, which supports emissions reductions, public health, local economies, and natural environments, with a focus on communities most affected by pollution and limited access to resources.
