Affordable Housing – Housing & Community Development Department

Play with the New York Times Rent v. Buy Calculator

May 13, 2024 by Trish Henry

A screen shot of the New York Times Rent or Buy calculator, it has multiple siders to change setting to see if you will save more money renting or buying a home

Running the numbers It is the biggest financial decision for many younger adults: Should I rent a home or buy one? The decision is especially difficult these days, with both interest rates and rents having risen in the past few years. To help people understand the trade-offs, The Times has just relaunched its popular rent-versus-buy … Read more

Achieve Homeownership with AC Boost!

May 2, 2024 by Trish Henry

AC Boost Social Media Graphic, on the left is people hugging, on the right, it tells about the AC Boost program

AC Boost can be the key to unlocking the door to your new home in Alameda County. Offering up to $210,00 in shared appreciation loans, the pre-applications deadline is May 15, 2024. Apply Now! Go to AC Boost to apply today.

The Gap Report: A Shortage of Affordable Homes

March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 by Trish Henry

A map of the USA showing what each state has for the lowest-income renters. The darker red indicate the worst states, including: AK, AZ, CA, CO, FL, NJ, NV, TX, VA, VT, WA.

No State Has an Adequate Supply of Affordable Rental Housing for the Lowest-Income Renters The U.S. has a shortage of 7.3 million rental homes affordable and available to renters with extremely low incomes – that is, incomes at or below either the federal poverty guideline or 30% of their area median income, whichever is greater. … Read more