Affordable Housing Experience
Homes & Hope is a highly qualified affordable housing developer and is CTCAC-certified for full General Partner experience points. Our senior leadership team has worked on 20+ affordable housing developments totaling 1,200+ homes. In their careers, they have delivered a diverse array of affordable housing projects including:Different Sizes: from small infill (including duplexes) to multi-phase communities with 200+ homesVaried Product/Construction Types: tiny homes, garden walk-up, mid-rise, adaptive reuse, and modular constructionServing Diverse Populations: interim/supportive housing, permanent supportive housing, transition age youth (TAY), veterans, seniors, and familiesGeographic depth and growth: experience across Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties, with active expansion efforts in select markets in Northern California, Arizona, Florida, and other U.S. regions
In-Development
The Morris (5th & Central)
Transforming Lives: In partnership with the Coalition for Responsible Community Development (CRCD), Homes & Hope has stepped into an active adaptive reuse development, converting three existing commercial buildings in Los Angeles into 95 residential dwelling units and approximately 9,200 SF of commercial floor area. Of the 95 residential units, 94 will be designated for individuals experiencing homelessness, with 47 units specifically reserved for homeless Veterans.
Construction is nearing completion, with the project currently working toward Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO), followed by lease-up and occupancy. Stay tuned for updates as this important permanent supportive housing community prepares to welcome its first residents.
Lockwood Three
Lockwood Three is a 234-unit, 100% affordable multifamily community in Oxnard, developed in partnership with Cypress Equity Investments and Waterford Property Company. Located at 2151 Lockwood Street on a vacant infill site, the community sits near St. John’s Regional Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente, Walmart, Costco, and other major service and employment hubs. It is also served by multiple bus lines, as well as pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure.
Designed to foster belonging and stability, Lockwood Three will feature on-site resident amenities, secure common areas, and multiple landscaped courtyards that create a supportive, inclusive environment for families and residents with special needs. By placing high-quality homes close to jobs, healthcare, retail, and transit, the project advances Oxnard’s vision for smart, connected growth.
Construction began in October 2026. Stay tuned for updates as we bring this transformative community to life.
42nd Street Apartments
42nd Street Apartments is a planned 160-unit affordable family housing community in East Palmdale, being developed by a team that includes Milestone Housing Group, Malhotra Ventures, MDA Group, and Homes & Hope. Milestone Construction Group will serve as the general contractor, and MDA Group is the project architect. Situated on approximately 5 acres, the three-story community will provide a family-focused mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment homes, with 88% of the units consisting of two- and three-bedroom homes. The community is planned to serve households earning up to 60% of Area Median Income.
Designed to provide high-quality, family-oriented housing in the growing Antelope Valley, 42nd Street Apartments will feature a community room, fitness room, playground, outdoor BBQ and gathering areas, a dog park and pet wash, on-site laundry, gated entry, and elevator-served buildings. The project also benefits from its location within the rapidly growing East Palmdale corridor and proximity to major employment opportunities throughout the Antelope Valley.
Entitlement approval was completed in September 2026, and the project has submitted its tax-exempt bond application in the third round of 2026. Financing closing and construction are currently anticipated in mid-2027, with completion targeted for 2029.
Stay tuned for updates as we move this much-needed affordable housing community toward construction.
Gateway Grove
Gateway Grove is a planned 21-unit permanent supportive housing community in Santa Paula that will transform the existing Santa Paula Motel through adaptive reuse. The project is being developed in partnership with Many Mansions and the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Paula. The community will include 20 studio apartments for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness, including two homes reserved for veterans experiencing homelessness, as well as one on-site manager’s unit. All residential units will serve households earning below 30% of Area Median Income.
Gateway Grove will provide residents with more than just housing. Many Mansions and its community partners will provide comprehensive supportive services designed to promote long-term housing stability and independence. Planned amenities and improvements include secure gated access, on-site management and supportive service space, security cameras, laundry facilities, bicycle parking and storage, and accessible units designed for residents with mobility and sensory impairments.
The adaptive reuse will include more than $4 million in renovations, including expanded and modernized units, new kitchenettes, ADA-compliant bathrooms, energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, upgraded electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems, and comprehensive accessibility and life-safety improvements. The project will transform an aging motel into a high-quality permanent housing community while revitalizing a prominent gateway into Santa Paula.
Financing, community outreach, design, and entitlement efforts are currently underway. Construction is anticipated to begin in early 2027, with completion and lease-up targeted for the end of 2027.
Stay tuned for updates as we work with our partners to bring this much-needed permanent supportive housing community to life.
Village at Fairview
Homes & Hope is proud to partner with Burbank Housing Corporation (BHC) on The Village at Fairview, BHC’s first Low-Income Housing Tax Credit development. Located at 2321-2335 North Fairview Street, this project will provide 60 affordable housing units, including 15 designated for homeless families with children.
Designed with sustainability and community in mind, the all-electric, craftsman-style building will feature modern amenities such as a community room, on-site support services, and outdoor recreational spaces.
With over 20 years of expertise, Homes & Hope is assisting BHC in securing funding and resources to bring this vision to life, creating safe and supportive housing for families in Burbank.
For more information, visit BHC’s website or email info@burbankhousingcorp.org.
Topa Vista Villas
Topa Vista Villas is an exciting new affordable housing community coming to Santa Paula, CA, developed in partnership with Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) and the Santa Paula Housing Authority. This project will provide 100+ high-quality, affordable apartment homes for individuals and families, addressing the region’s growing housing needs.
Topa Vista Villas will feature thoughtfully planned residences that emphasize sustainability and connectivity. The development will integrate public transit options through the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) program, fostering a greener, more accessible community for residents.
We are grateful for the support of our funding partners, Century Housing and the Housing Trust Fund Ventura County, whose dedication to affordable housing has helped bring this project to life.
Topa Vista Villas reflects our unwavering commitment to building strong, thriving communities, and we look forward to making this vision a reality. Stay tuned for updates on this transformative project!
Fontana State Surplus Site (Former DMV – Merrill Avenue)
The Fontana State Surplus Site is an exciting new affordable housing community coming to Fontana, California, developed in partnership with Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services (NPHS) and Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation (CEDC). This project will deliver 128 new apartment homes for families on a former State DMV property, helping address the Inland Empire’s growing housing needs.
Planned near jobs, services, and transit, the community is intended to support stability and opportunity for working families while making thoughtful use of publicly owned land.
This site was awarded through the State of California’s Surplus Land (Excess Sites) initiative, using a streamlined approach designed to move affordable housing forward faster.
We are grateful for the State’s leadership in making this opportunity possible, including the Governor’s Office and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), and we look forward to sharing updates as this transformative project advances.
San Bernardino State Surplus Site (DGS – West 5th Street & North E Street)
The San Bernardino State Surplus Site is a new affordable housing community planned for San Bernardino, California, developed in partnership with Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services (NPHS) and Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation (CEDC). This project will create 205 affordable apartments on a State Department of General Services (DGS) site, adding deeply needed rental housing in a community where many households are rent-burdened.
Located at the corner of West 5th Street and North E Street, the development is planned to include a range of one- to three-bedroom homes, supporting families and residents at multiple life stages.
This project was selected through the State’s Surplus Land (Excess Sites) initiative, part of Governor Newsom’s broader effort to accelerate affordable housing delivery on underutilized state-owned land through Lease Option Agreements.
We appreciate the State’s trust in our partnership team and will share updates as we move this important community from concept to reality
Juniper Crossing
Juniper Crossing is a planned 154-unit, 100% affordable family housing community being developed across three infill sites in Lancaster in partnership with Many Mansions. Located along the Beech Avenue corridor, the scattered-site development will operate as one coordinated community and will provide a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment homes for households earning up to 60% of Area Median Income.
Designed to create high-quality housing for Lancaster families, Juniper Crossing will feature community rooms, resident service and property management offices, tot lots, outdoor recreation and gathering areas, and dedicated spaces for youth and teen programming. The three sites will share a coordinated resident services platform providing programs focused on housing stability, financial literacy, education, workforce development, health and wellness, and community engagement. Sustainable features are planned to include all-electric construction, rooftop solar, energy-efficient building systems, water-efficient landscaping, and bicycle and multimodal transportation amenities.
The City of Lancaster selected the development team through its competitive affordable housing RFP process, and the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement was approved and became effective in September 2026. The team is currently advancing survey, geotechnical, civil, architectural, and other due diligence activities while refining the project design and negotiating the long-term development agreement with the City.
Jewett Estate
Jewett Estate is a planned 155-unit affordable workforce housing community in Ventura, being developed in partnership with Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) and Homecomings (Ventura Housing) on approximately 10 acres owned by the Ventura Unified School District (VUSD). The current concept includes 55 one-bedroom, 53 two-bedroom, and 47 three-bedroom apartment homes, with affordability targeted to households earning below 60% of Area Median Income and a preference for VUSD employees.
Designed to support the teachers, school employees, and working families who serve the Ventura community, Jewett Estate will feature more than four acres of open space, including landscaped gathering areas, a playground, picnic and BBQ areas, community and serenity gardens, as well as a community room, resident services, and on-site property management.
The development is being advanced under California’s AB 2295 educational employee housing framework, creating a streamlined pathway to transform underutilized school district land into much-needed affordable workforce housing. Homes & Hope is proud to partner with VUSD, CEDC, and Homecomings (Ventura Housing) to create a high-quality community that supports employee recruitment and retention while providing lasting benefits to the Ventura community.
