The San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust has been awarded $250,000 in federal funding to support the planning and development of affordable housing for low-income and unhoused residents, it was announced Tuesday.
Officials said the grant will help the housing trust partner with local cities and developers to advance projects, supporting early-stage planning, project development and financing strategies aimed at moving affordable housing proposals from concept to construction.
The funding was included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, and was secured with assistance from Rep. Judy Chu, D-Monterey Park, and Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, according to officials.
“Housing is more than a policy issue — it is a fundamental human need. A safe, stable home is the foundation for health, education, and economic opportunity,” SGVRHT Chair Jed Leano said in a statement.
Officials said the funding will also help strengthen applications for additional state and local grants by improving project financing packages and planning efforts.
Since 2020, the San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust has helped fund construction of more than 900 units of affordable housing and 130 interim housing shelter units for low-income and unhoused residents across the region, officials said.