People for Housing - Orange County

Empowering communities with knowledge! Homes For All/ Viviendas Para Todos is our pilot informational program on how affordable housing is built and what community members can do to support this initiative. From systems insights to grassroots advocacy training, we're shaping advocates for affordable housing at the city level. ?? #equityinoc #yimby

Why do people still show up at city council meetings demanding that new housing be denied when the law no longer gives local government that power? Join us for a lively and eye-opening discussion on how public misperceptions about discretionary authority are shaping (and sometimes stalling) new housing development. Through real-life stories from public hearings — like CEQA appeals and clashes between state and local laws —our panel of legal experts will break down what’s really happening, why the confusion persists, and how we can restore relevance to the public engagement process. If you care about the future of housing and how we navigate the entitlement process, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss! Click the event to get your tickets today!

California’s Density Bonus Law (DBL) is a game-changer for affordable housing! This law allows developers to build more homes in exchange for including affordable units—helping communities grow while keeping housing accessible. ?? Who qualifies? ?? What are incentives & waivers? ?? How does DBL benefit our neighborhoods? Swipe through to learn how DBL helps create more housing options for all! ?? #HousingForAll #AffordableHousing #DensityBonusLaw #CaliforniaHousing #YIMBY

Join Affordable Housing Clearing House for their Empowering Homeownership Expo. Take the first step towards owning a home at Empowering Homeownership Expo, where experts will guide you on your journey! ? ? Saturday, March 22 · 12 - 4pm PDT ? ? Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA)? ? 628 Alamitos Avenue Long Beach, CA 90802? ? Register today! https://lnkd.in/g7B3gsBk ? (this event is not hosted by P4H)*

?? Breaking Down Barriers: "Document Ready" Workshop Recap ? ? On Saturday, we hosted an educational workshop at the Fullerton Community Center, tackling two major barriers to affordable housing: income verification & justice system involvement.? ? ?? Key Takeaways:? ? Credit Unions can help applicants establish financial records & meet housing requirements.? ? Free Tax Prep Services assist self-employed & cash-paid workers with income documentation.? ? Child Support Records can serve as verified income proof.? ? Expungement Assistance helps justice-impacted residents remove barriers to housing.? ? Attendees connected with legal & financial experts, gained essential resources, and left feeling empowered & prepared for their housing journey.? ? ?? Missed the event? Stay engaged! Follow us, sign up for updates, and check our calendar for future workshops. Read our blog post recap today: https://lnkd.in/gBFf4cNj

Save the date for our next Saturday morning coffee in March! Join us to network, discuss several upcoming housing projects, housing politics, and plan our outreach to decision-makers to support new housing! ? ? Saturday, March 15 |9:30am- 11am PST? ? Qargo Coffee? ? 18011 Newhope St #G, Fountain Valley, CA 9270

?? California’s pro-housing laws were meant to supercharge housing production—but according to a new report, they’ve had “limited to no impact.”??? ? Despite laws aimed at converting strip malls, church lots, and single-family homes into housing, restrictive requirements, affordability mandates, and local government resistance have stalled progress. The only real success? ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units), which faced fewer barriers. ? Read the full article today. https://lnkd.in/g9iFRJmu

Join us for a FREE workshop designed to help Fullerton residents prepare for affordable housing applications. Learn about common barriers in the application process and discover resources to help overcome them.? ? Presented in English & Spanish!? ? Date: Saturday, March 1? Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM? Location: Fullerton Community Center, Classroom 1? 340 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832? ? Cohosted by People for Housing and Mayor Pro Tem Shana Charles (Dist. 3) & Councilmember Ahmad Zahra (Dist. 5).? ? Attending does not guarantee placement in housing. Eligibility requirements may be subject to change.

Spent the evening in Garden Grove Planning Commission. (Who knew their parking ratio for 3 BR is 3.25?!?) That’s crazy, but this 26 townhome project by Brandywine Homes is moving on to city council in Garden Grove! It’s the first discretionary project I’ve seen in a while. (Thank you SB 330!) This one needs GPA, zone change and map. They worked hard to make it blend in with the surrounding 2 story multifamily. The planning commission did a great job of pointing out to the public how “reasonable” this project is by discussing how many units were possible (60-100 by some calculations) on the site. While I always want to see us #BuildMoreHousing, I’ve seen enough to know that maxing out the site is rarely good for any of the stakeholders involved. Grateful for these 26 one step closer to being someone’s home(s)!

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