Community Development & Housing Department
CDH seeks quality of life for the residents of San Bernardino County by providing community and housing development resources for low and moderate income families, individuals and communities. CDH invests several Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and State grants to undertake needed infrastructure projects and services for targeted communities.Housing Development Fund
The Housing Development Fund is designed to provide gap funding to support projects currently underway in cities and communities that accelerate the production of new housing units to address and prevent homelessness. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted.
Effective retroactively as of January 1st, CDH will screen Housing Development Fund applicants for San Bernardino County’s HOME-ARP funding eligibility. Applications that meet the threshold for HOME-ARP funding will receive an invitation for an individual consultation.
Supplemental documentation will also be requested at or before the time of the initial consult, where necessary, to meet the requirements of the HOME-ARP program.
The Community Development Division manages a wide variety of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant funded construction, public service and revitalization projects throughout San Bernardino County.
Newest Notices of Funding Availability (NOFAs) Posted
Funding Sources
NOFA
Notice of Funding Availability, CDH offers an online database for those searching for affordable housing opportunities for the following audiences.
Reports
CDH offers an online database for those searching for affordable housing opportunities for the following audiences.
Every resident in San Bernardino County should have access to adequate, safe and affordable housing; a place to call home. Community Development and Housing invests in communities throughout San Bernardino County to revitalize neighborhoods and enhance the quality of life of residents.
Homeowner Resources
The County of San Bernardino offers various Homeowner Rehabilitations/Repair Programs and Homebuyer Assistance Programs.
Renter Resources
The County of San Bernardino maintains affordable housing project lists as well as provides a Section 8 program as administered by the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino (HACSB), which helps qualified, applicants with long-term rental assistance.
Developer Resources
Community Development and Housing works in partnership with developers and cities throughout the County. Currently the primary funding available for the development of affordable housing is HOME and HOME ARP funds.
