California announces new affordable, climate-friendly homes
On May 15, 2026, Governor of California Gavin Newsom announced progress in the development of over 380 affordable, climate-friendly homes across the Bay Area and in Coachella. California Climate Investments, a Cap-and-Invest program that focuses on communities most impacted by pollution, supported the development of these new affordable housing projects.
“California is moving with urgency to build more climate-smart affordable homes and these developments show what’s possible when state and local partners stay focused on the people who need them most,” said Tomiquia Moss, Secretary of the California Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency. “These projects strengthen our communities, expand access to opportunity and reflect the kind of practical, community?driven solutions we’re advancing across the Bay Area and the state.”
“California is prioritizing the development of much-needed housing while keeping our climate goals front and center,” said Samuel Assefa, Director of the California Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation and Chair of the California Strategic Growth Council.
Building on California’s commitment to expand access to affordable housing, Union City, Redwood City, Oakland and Coachella housing projects are being created near public transportation, local schools and other key resources.
