COVID-19 has impacted affordable housing in the Bay area in many ways: both for existing operating affordable housing properties as well as new development activities. Hear from some of the Bay area’s largest affordable housing developers and learn how they adjusted and the long-term impact on future development activities. May 27, 2021 10:00 AM Pacific…




Housing Trust’s ADU Construction Loan Program – May 26, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
May 26, 2021


Informational webinar providing details of Housing Trust’s ADU Construction loan program, followed by a Q&A session. This session is aimed toward homeowners looking to build an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and ADU professionals. Questions about the ADU program? Visit HousingTrustSV.org/ADU



Housing Trust Silicon Valley: Investor Briefing 2021 – May 20th: 10am – 11am
May 20, 2021


Housing Trust’s annual Investor Briefing is an opportunity to review recent accomplishments in our work helping everyone from those experiencing homelessness to renters to first-time homebuyers. Join our Chief Executive Officer, Noni Ramos, our Board Chair Craig Robinson and more and learn about recent multifamily developments we’ve helped fund as well as best practices in…



Homeownership Expo and Virtual Exhibit Hall – Saturday, May 15, 1:00 – 5:00pm
May 15, 2021


The Homeownership Expo and Virtual Exhibit Hall, presented by Housing Trust Silicon Valley, will be a free event held during Affordable Housing Month in May 2021. If you are a first-time homebuyer in the Bay Area, join us to learn how to get started on your path to homeownership. The Homeownership Expo and Virtual Exhibit Hall,…


Updates
Save the Dates: Investor Briefing 2021 and More Coming to Affordable Housing Month
April 13, 2021

Our annual Investor Briefing is back for 2021 and is taking place May 20 from 10:00am to 11:00am. You can register for Investor Briefing here. This is the moment to review recent accomplishments in our work helping everyone from those experiencing homelessness to renters to first-time homebuyers, and we hope you can join our Chief…


Success Stories
Empowered by Home: Marcela and her Son
February 1, 2021

Sometimes a well penned letter can change things forever. When Marcela and her six year old son first saw the house she would eventually purchase with help from the Empower Homebuyers SCC down payment assistance program, they fell in love. They were also charmed by the neighborhood and the Gilroy community. Marcela made an offer on the…



Affordable Housing Finance 201: Making Cents of Tax Credits – 1:00pm Webinar
May 21, 2020


The conversion of tax credits into dollars for development can often be confusing for many community development practitioners. Join Craig Mizushima, Housing Trust’s Chief Compliance & Risk Officer, for a workshop that will provide clarity and understanding for developers, nonprofit community development staff, planners, government officials and CRA bankers about the differences in the ability…



Affordable Housing Finance 101 – 3:00pm Webinar
May 20, 2020


How does affordable financing work? What is the difference between Measure A, TECH Fund, and the Apple Affordable Housing Fund? Housing Trust’s Chief Lending Officer Fathia Macauley will give an inside look at how Housing Trust, public entities, private lenders and equity investors are working to create more affordable housing in our region. You’ll learn…



Empower Homebuyers SCC – 2:00pm Webinar
May 19, 2020


Funded by the 2016 Measure A Affordable Housing Bond, Empower Homebuyers SCC provides down payment assistance loans to first-time homebuyers. The program assists low to moderate income households in Santa Clara County. Join Housing Trust’s Dir. of Homebuyer Programs Adria Quinones-Masur for an informative overview of Empower Homebuyers SCC and additional information regarding other housing…



Small Homes, Big Impact – Building and Financing an ADU, Part 1- 10:30am Webinar
May 18, 2020


Topic: Can I build an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on my site and How do I pay for it? Join Sonya Singha, Mortgage Loan Officer, Construction & ADU for part 1 of a 4 part series for Housing Trust’s Small Homes, Big Impact. Stay tuned for more online Educational Workshops to help you plan, design,…