Making Affordable Housing a Reality is Our Mission.

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The Housing and Economic Development section is dedicated to creating new housing opportunities for residents with low and moderate incomes by providing the following services:

1. 2010 Grants: Managing Federal and State grants including Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), Home Investment Partnership (HOME), Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG), CalHome grant, and Supportive Housing Program (SHP) grants to fund community development and services projects.
2. Affordable Housing: Offering affordable housing opportunities for renters and homeowners throughout the County
3. First Time Homebuyer Program: Providing mortgage, downpayment, and closing cost assistance for qualified low income families to purchase their first home.
4. Housing Element: Updating and implementing the Housing Element of the County’s General Plan.
5. 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness: A collaborative approach aimed at improving the county's approach to homelessness.

The Inclusionary Housing Ordinance places affordable housing requirements on both residential and commercial building projects.

Learn about the  American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009  

The San Luis Obispo County Homeless Enumeration Report, 2009 provides a snapshot of the homeless population in the county.  Additionally, the North County, South County, and San Luis Obispo snapshots provide regional information about the homeless population.

Staff:

    Tony Navarro - Planner III - (805) 781-5787

    Morgan Torell - Planner III - (805) 781-5113

    Suzan Ehdaie - Planner I - (805) 781-4974

    Soutsida Inpravongviengkham - Accountant - (805) 781-4378

    Nancy Robinson - Accounting Technician - (805) 781-4377

Local Affordable Housing Newsletters:

To keep you informed about the affordable housing news, we would like to share with you local newsletters we receive from other non-profit organizations. 

1. The Housing Trust Funds April-May 2008 Newsletter