Happy New Year from San Diego Housing Federation! We are so excited to be entering 2021 a little wiser, a little techier, and with a new look! Our new logo represents San Diego's voice for affordable housing through the Housing Federation's policy, advocacy, events, and professional development efforts. As we enter a new year, a new mayoral & federal administration, and a new way of operating we remain focused on our mission. Building the knowledge, capacity, and influence of people, organizations, and institutions that are committed to developing and preserving quality affordable housing. We look forward to working with you this year! SDHF Staff

We're Hiring Since 1990, San Diego Housing Federation has been the collective voice of those who support, build, and finance affordable housing in the San Diego region. We are looking for two candidates to fill our Policy Coordinator and Communications Intern roles. Please apply and share. Apply Now

Roundtable - January 19 State legislation, increased demand and competition for resources, and new funding requirements have led to a flurry of new changes to familiar state housing funding programs. Join us to learn more about these changes what’s in store in the year ahead for the Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC), California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (CDLAC), and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Speakers:  Judith Blackwell, Executive Director, Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC) Gustavo Velasquez, Director, California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Moderators: Diep Do, Director, California Housing Partnership; Laura Nunn, Chief of Policy & Education, San Diego Housing Federation

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Poway Housing Authority RFP for Affordable Housing Development Request for Qualifications - Affordable Housing Development Opportunity, Monte Vista Road Project Site The Poway Housing Authority is issuing this RFQ seeking proposals for a future housing site located on Monte Vista Road in the City of Poway. The Authority wishes to select a development team to design, finance and build an affordable rental housing development on the 2.06-acre site.

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$20 Million LIHTC Bridge Financing for Developers Impacted by COVID-19 The Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) has launched a $20 million COVID-19 Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Developer Fee Bridge Initiative to support affordable housing developers grappling with liquidity challenges in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and ensuing recession. With a guarantee from the Community Investment Guarantee Pool (CIGP), this flexible capital will be available to fill gaps created when fees are stalled in phases of LIHTC development.

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Micro-Units to Provide Workforce Housing in North Park (San Diego Business Journal) How the pandemic led to a rare success in California’s effort to house the homeless (Los Angeles Times) More Renters Stayed Put Last Year (Globe St.)

If you ever have any questions or need resources, don't hesitate to touch base with us. Sincerely, Amanda Nelson Director of Communications amanda@housingsandiego.org housingsandiego.org

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