Alameda County Housing and Community Development Department

APPROVED! The Alameda County Board of Supervisors approved the County Housing Plan this week at the July 22 General Meeting. The plan, which will serve as the basis for the County’s prioritization of housing programs and planning over the next 10 – 20 years, is the culmination of two years of work gathering data and community feedback. Read the Housing Plan on our website at: https://lnkd.in/gE2KubeQ.

Thanks Measure A1! The affordable housing bond measure provided $18.6 million in funds to Bell Street Gardens Apartments, located at Mowry and Bell Street in Fremont, which was celebrated with a Grand Opening today. The former Islander Motel became a 128-unit new affordable housing rental project with two community rooms, a fitness room, landscaped exterior courtyards with a patio and play area, on-site property management, and supportive services programming. Seventeen of the units are set aside for homeless households. There are 37 units at 20% of Area Median Income (AMI), 11 units at 30% AMI, 61 units at 50% AMI, and 17 units at 60% AMI. This project, which incorporates green building features, was developed by Resources for Community Development (RCD). RCD partnered with the City of Fremont to use the site as interim housing during the predevelopment phase, providing transitional housing to 159 people. City of Fremont Abode Michelle Starratt John Lo, JD Resources for Community Development East Bay Innovations

How much do you need to earn to afford a modest rental home? On average, you need $33.63/hr for a 2-bedroom home and $28.17/hr for a 1-bedroom home. #OOR25 shows that housing is out of reach for workers across a range of occupations and wage levels. See the numbers: https://nlihc.org/oor

Join Our Email Subscription Lists! Become an e-Subscriber and join one or more of the five FREE HCD e-mail subscription lists at: https://lnkd.in/gEJQbj-A. HCD Developer - The purpose of this list serve is to distribute information pertinent to the ongoing management of affordable housing in Alameda County, such as changes in HUD income limits, Fair Market Rents, HOME Rent Limits, and other similar information. HCD General Information - This list is for those interested in receiving notification that funding is available under different HCD programs, including affordable housing development, ant displacement, omeownership, community development and homeless or special needs programs. Updates on RFP’s, RFQ’s and other information is sent out using this email list. HCD Unincorporated County - Emails to this list will include news and information that residents in Unincorporated County including mobile park owners and residents. HCD Service Providers - This list may be most useful for community-based, faith-based organizations, and service providers in Alameda County to receive updates on funding opportunities and notifications. HCD Mobile Home Issues - Emails to this list will include news and information that affect both park owners and park residents.

Thinking about building an ADU? The Alameda County ADU Calculator on our ADU Resource Center is a great place to start when developing a budget. It provides a rough estimate of costs and potential rental income and will help you understand how choices can impact your budget over time. Estimate your project budget, possible rental income, and return on investment based on your individual situation and real-world cost numbers from your community. Start here: https://lnkd.in/gqGinSJT!

Thanks Measure A1! Today we celebrated the grand opening of the Margaret Gordon West Port affordable housing project, supported with $7.2 M in Measure A1 funding! The project, located at 2201 Brush Street in Oakland and the first of three phases to be built, was developed by East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC) and Allied Housing, Inc. Forty seven percent of the 58 permanent supportive apartments are set aside for people making below 20% AMI. The Margaret Gordon West Port project includes a computer learning center, a fitness center, community gardens, bicycle storage, a courtyard, community room with kitchen, indoor bicycle room, and ground level parking for 15 spaces. The project is LEED Gold certified, uses green building methods and materials and will be pursuing Gold certification. East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC) City of Oakland Michelle Starratt Jennifer Pearce Dylan Sweeney John Lo, JD Elizabeth Cook

We’re always proud to talk about the success of local programs. Downtown Streets Team – Hayward (DST), is an employment-readiness and beautification initiative that supports unhoused and at-risk residents. In the past year, DST members have: - Cleared over 31.5k gallons of debris from the Cherryland and Castro Valley areas - Served over 27 individuals DST is about more than cleaning streets -it’s about restoring dignity, building job skills, and creating pathways to long-term stability. Thank you to the dedicated team members who show up every week, rain or shine. We appreciate you and we can’t wait to see what you do next! Michelle Starratt Jennifer Pearce Dylan Sweeney John Lo, JD Elizabeth Cook

Are you a rental property owner in Unincorporated Alameda County? Need help with lease agreements, missed payments, or tenant communication? Scheduling your consultation takes less than 2 minutes. ACHPRC gives housing providers: Clarity on your next steps Support with rental compliance Flexible formats that fit your routine Created to support landlords in Ashland, Cherryland, San Lorenzo, and beyond. (510) 868-0700 www.achprc.org #ACHPRC #HowToSchedule #LandlordSupport #BayAreaRentals #UnincorporatedAlamedaCounty

Did you hear the news? Residents of Ashland, Cherryland, Hayward Acres, Fairview, San Lorenzo, and Castro Valley will now see their community name accurately reflected as the default "Place Name" (where you would write the city or town) on USPS.com. More info and FAQs at: https://lnkd.in/gxf9KK7C. Don't worry, USPS will continue to accept mail with the old Place Name as long as you include the correct street name and ZIP Code.

What is a Community Land Trust (CLT)? A Community Land Trust is a nonprofit organization that acquires and holds land for long-term community benefit. CLTs help ensure that land is used for essential needs like affordable housing, urban agriculture, green spaces, and more. CLTs operate on a unique structure where: • The CLT owns the land • Residents rent or own the buildings on it • Housing remains permanently affordable • Land is preserved under community control Alameda County HCD proudly partners with the Oakland Community Land Trust and is currently supporting the Eden Community Land Trust in its development as a nonprofit organization to help strengthen this model in the Eden Area. Michelle Starratt Jennifer Pearce Dylan Sweeney John Lo, JD Elizabeth Cook