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The County\u00a0reported a record year for\u00a0affordable housing\u00a0production,\u00a0underscoring\u00a0its commitment to expanding housing opportunities and ensuring\u00a0all residents have access to safe,\u00a0stable\u00a0and affordable housing.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Board of Supervisors received an update Wednesday detailing major progress in new housing construction, regional investments, and expanded support for renters and formally established the \u201cHousing for All\u201d initiative as the County\u2019s overarching vision for advancing housing opportunities in the region.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Major Investments Expanding Affordable Housing\u00a0<\/p>\n
The County\u00a0continued to\u00a0finance the\u00a0production,\u00a0preservation\u00a0and protection of\u00a0housing through significant investments and policy updates.\u00a0From July 2025 through June 2026, 13 affordable housing developments supported by County investment completed construction, resulting in 1,176 homes that serve families, seniors,\u00a0veterans\u00a0and people exiting homelessness.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The County\u2019s entire affordable housing portfolio includes:\u00a0<\/p>\n
$398 million invested\u00a0in\u00a0creating and preserving\u00a0affordable housing\u00a0across\u00a0123 developments,\u00a0including\u00a012 on\u00a0County-owned\u00a0sites\u00a0with\u00a09,423 affordable homes\u00a0completed or underway.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
The\u00a0County\u2019s\u00a0locally funded\u00a0Innovative Housing Trust Fund (IHTF), created in 2017,\u00a0is\u00a0imperative for\u00a0the Housing for All initiative.\u00a0\u00a0To date, the IHTF has provided\u00a0more than\u00a0$129 million, funding\u00a038 developments\u00a0with\u00a03,396\u00a0homes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The latest round of\u00a0IHTF\u00a0funding\u00a0awards,\u00a0totaling\u00a0$13\u00a0million, will support two new\u00a0projects\u00a0on\u00a0County property: The Joule in Grantville and Valley Creek in Escondido.\u00a0Additional\u00a0IHTF\u00a0funding is available through a\u00a0Notice of\u00a0Funding Availability open through Nov. 19, 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n
County Land Unlocks Housing Opportunities\u00a0<\/p>\n
Repurposing County\u2011owned land\u00a0continues\u00a0to\u00a0play\u00a0a\u00a0major\u00a0role\u00a0in addressing the region\u2019s housing needed. This work includes:\u00a0<\/p>\n
12 sites\u00a0completed,\u00a0in planning or\u00a0under\u00a0construction\u00a0with\u00a0595 units\u00a0already open,\u00a0126\u00a0units\u00a0under construction,\u00a0and more\u00a0than\u00a01,000\u00a0units\u00a0in the pipeline.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Partnerships Broadening Housing Options\u00a0<\/p>\n
The County is also partnering with affordable housing developers and faith\u2011based organizations\u00a0to expand opportunities\u00a0to build affordable homes on\u00a0faith-based land. Three projects\u00a0now\u00a0underway will create 220 affordable units, including Nestor Senior Village and The Haven on Palm.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The County continues to modernize its public tools, policies,\u00a0and systems\u00a0with:\u00a0<\/p>\n