Access essential information to support your affordable housing projects. These resources are here to guide your planning and implementation process.
We’ve gathered key links and guidelines to keep you informed and help your projects move forward effectively.
We support projects such as mobile home construction, replacement housing, affordable homeownership programs, and mobile home park improvements.
Manufactured housing offers a cost-effective, fast, and flexible solution to create safe, quality homes for families and individuals.
We assist with planning, funding applications, and implementation to replace unsafe units with new, standard-compliant homes.
Cities and counties, housing authorities, Native American Tribes, and non-profit developers are eligible to partner with us for funding support.
We prepare strong grant applications, ensuring projects meet eligibility and submission requirements to secure funding efficiently.
Yes. We partner with tribes to plan and implement culturally appropriate, practical housing solutions funded through grants.
Mobile homes provide quick, safe, and affordable housing replacements to restore stability for disaster-affected communities.
Timelines vary, but manufactured housing projects are typically faster than traditional builds due to prefabrication efficiency.
Contact us to discuss your housing goals. We will assess project suitability, funding options, and next steps to move forward.
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) offers a range of grant programs to support affordable housing development across the state. These grants help fund projects such as mobile home construction, replacement housing, and homeownership initiatives.
HCD also provides guidelines, timelines, and resources to help organisations and local governments plan effective funding applications and implement successful housing projects.
Contact HousingForce if you need support navigating HCD grants or preparing your next funding application.
Income limits are set by the HCD to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs. These limits are based on area median income (AMI), household size, and county or region.
HCD publishes updated income limits each year for different income categories, including:
You can view the current income limits on the HCD website to check eligibility for your affordable housing projects and funding applications.
Read more on the income limits here: HCD Income Limits
Contact HousingForce if you need assistance understanding income guidelines for your project planning and grant submissions.
The HCD Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) Calendar is published by the HCD. It lays out important funding milestones such as draft guideline release dates, official NOFA announcements, application due dates, and anticipated award timelines.
For cities, counties, housing authorities, tribes, and community organizations, the calendar is a valuable planning tool. By tracking these dates, applicants can better prepare their materials, coordinate with partners, and ensure they meet requirements on time.
You can view the full schedule of upcoming opportunities and deadlines here: HCD NOFA Calendar
Understanding state and federal income, rent, and loan-to-value limits is essential for housing programs and financing. These limits determine eligibility for affordable housing and help set guidelines for rents and loans.
The HCD updates these limits annually, aligning with federal standards to ensure fairness and consistency across programs.
You can view the most recent income, rent, and loan/value limits on the HCD website here: State and Federal Income, Rent, and Loan/Value Limits