Housing & Community Services

We strive to build community and improve the quality of life for Santa Rosa residents by administering affordable housing programs, overseeing homeless services, and enforcing building and zoning codes.

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    Down Payment Assistance Loan Programs - Sept 27 Webinar/Meeting

    Santa Rosa residents looking to buy their first home may be eligible for up to $175,000 in down payment loan assistance. An informational webinar, with an in-person location to view the webinar, will be held Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. Additional Info...
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    Caritas Homes Phase One Opens in Downtown

    Caritas Homes Phase One is now open in downtown Santa Rosa, providing affordable housing for chronically homeless residents. Read on...
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    Point-in-Time Count Shows 30% Fewer Residents Experiencing Homelessness in Santa Rosa

    Results from the 2023 Point-in-Time Count show the City of Santa Rosa in coordination with the County is successfully addressing homelessness. Read on...
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    Ordinance Governing Camping on Public and Private Property

    The Santa Rosa City Council has approved the first reading of an update to the City's ordinance governing camping on public and private property. If approved following a second reading on Aug. 22, the ordinance will become effective on Sept. 22. Read on...
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    Housing Authority Awards $8.5M in NOFA Funds for Four Affordable Housing Projects

    The Santa Rosa Housing Authority has awarded approximately $8.5 million in 2023-24 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) loan funds to help create up to 158 new units of affordable housing and to preserve and rehabilitate 49 units in the city. Read on...
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    New Affordable Homes for Farmworker Families in Rincon Valley

    Construction framing has begun on MidPen Housing's new Mahonia Glen development. Local and state support helped make the project possible, including $4.9 million from the Santa Rosa Housing Authority. Additional Info...
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    Deadline Extended to Apply to the Waitlist for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program

    The deadline to apply to participate in the lottery for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Waitlist has been extended to July 14, 2023. Read on...
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    Downtown Homeless Services Center to Extend Operating Hours

    The hours of operation for the Homeless Services Center in Downtown Santa Rosa will be extended starting July 1, 2023. Read on...
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    City of Santa Rosa Awarded Nearly $3.9M in State Funding to Resolve Encampments

    The grant funding will be used to help residents who live in encampments in Southwest and Southeast Santa Rosa move off the streets and into housing. Read on...
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    Safe Parking Program Completes Successful First Year of Operation

    The City’s Safe Parking Program has successfully helped to reduce vehicle encampments and homelessness throughout Santa Rosa. Read on...
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    Caritas Village Receives $5 Million Thanks to Assemblymember Jim Wood's Efforts

    On May 19, 2023, Assemblymember Jim Wood (D-Healdsburg) presented Catholic Charities of Santa Rosa with a check for $5 million from the state of California to help launch Caritas Center in its first year. Read on...
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    City Proclaims Affordable Housing Month, Emphasizes Fairness, Inclusion, and Justice in Housing

    May is Affordable Housing Month! Learn about the City's commitment to affordable housing and projects in the pipeline to provide more affordable homes in Santa Rosa. Read on...
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    Leasing of New Affordable Apartments at Former Journey's End Mobile Home Park Site

    Journey's End Mobile Home Park residents who were displaced by the Tubbs Fire can apply through May 15 for priority leasing at a new affordable apartment complex being built at the same site. Read on...
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    Construction to Begin on New South Park Commons Affordable Apartment Complex

    Construction of South Park Commons, at the former Bennett Valley Senior Center site, will provide much-needed affordable housing for low-income and formerly homeless residents. Read on...
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    Leasing to Begin for New Affordable Housing Complex in Downtown Santa Rosa

    Residents interested in living at the new Caritas Homes affordable housing complex under construction in downtown Santa Rosa should apply to Burbank Housing's interest list by April 20, 2023. Read on...
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    Draft Annual Action Plan to Distribute 2023/24 Federal HUD Funds

    The City's Draft Annual Action Plan to distribute 2023/24 federal HUD funds for housing and community development programs is available for review and the public comment period is open through April 23. Read on...
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    500 Housing Quality Inspections Completed in March to Ensure Safe, Decent, and Sanitary Housing

    City staff recently completed housing quality inspections of more than 500 housing units with Housing Choice Vouchers through the City’s Rental Assistance Program. Read on...
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    Affordable Housing Development Opportunity in Downtown Santa Rosa - March 24 Deadline

    The City of Santa Rosa is reminding interested applicants of the Notice of Availability deadline of March 24 for three key parcels for affordable housing development on City-owned surplus parking lots in downtown. Read on...
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    City Council Approves Submittal of $2.7M HOME-ARP Allocation Plan to HUD

    The City Council has authorized the allocation plan for a one-time $2.7 million allocation of federal HOME-ARP funds.The plan will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Read on...
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    The City of Santa Rosa Awarded $20.6M California Infill Infrastructure Grant

    Grant award from the State of California will support the construction of 500 new homes, including affordable housing, and park improvements in the greater downtown Santa Rosa area. Read on...
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    A Success Story: From Homeless to Home Sweet Home

    The City's primary homeless services provider, Catholic Charities, shares the story of one man's successful journey out of homelessness and into housing. Read on...
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    City Council Authorizes 5-Year Homelessness Solutions Strategic Plan

    On Tuesday, Nov. 15, the Santa Rosa City Council authorized a five-year strategic plan, which outlines actions to achieve 'Functional Zero' homelessness by 2027. Read on...
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    ‘Housing Heroes’ Can Open Doors to Affordability

    A message from Councilmember Tom Schwedhelm and Supervisor Chris Coursey encouraging more homeowners and property owners to consider the need and benefits of renting to tenants who hold housing vouchers. Read on...
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    City Prepares Warming Center in Advance of Extreme Weather Conditions

    Preparations are being made to open a drop-in Warming Center in downtown Santa Rosa once extreme weather conditions are forecasted by the National Weather Service. Read on...
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    Grand Opening of Linda Tunis Senior Apartments

    Santa Rosa Housing Authority joins with PEP Housing to celebrate the opening of new affordable housing complex for seniors in Rincon Valley. Read on...

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