SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Nearly 1,000 affordable housing units are on the way to San Diego County, thanks to a $14 million boost from the State of California aimed at tackling the region’s deepening housing crisis.
In a joint announcement last week, the San Diego Foundation (SDF) and the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) revealed that 10 affordable housing projects across the county will receive funding through California’s Regional Early Action Planning (REAP 2.0) program. The initiative is designed to help local governments meet the state’s housing and climate goals.
“In San Diego, we’re seeing our teachers, nurses, firefighters and essential workers—the very people who ensure our neighborhoods remain safe and vibrant—face enormous challenges in finding affordable housing,” said Jim Howell, SDF chief financial officer. “The REAP 2.0 funding allows us to accelerate innovative housing solutions to address our region’s most pressing housing needs while advancing our climate commitments.”
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The $14 million will support 966 new affordable units expected to enter the market between December 2026 and June 2030, with over two-thirds of them available by 2027. The homes will serve a wide range of residents, including low to middle income families, veterans, seniors, refugees, immigrants, and single women…