The Housing division has the general responsibility for development and implementation of affordable housing programs, policies, and projects for the City of West Sacramento. Other Housing division activities include providing gap financing loans for the construction or rehabilitation of affordable multi-family housing, and reporting on affordable housing production to various agencies such as the State Department of Housing and Community Development and the Sacramento Area Council of Governments. The Housing division also administers the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.

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Habitat for Humanity

The City of West Sacramento has partnered with Habitat for Humaity to provide resources for homeowners in West Sacramento.  

Apply for Rock the Block Bryte/Broderick 2023:

Home Repairs:

• Do you live in a home in the above Focus Area in Bryte/Broderick?
• Do you own your home?
• Do you live on a low or fixed income?
• Do you need help with dry rot or painting the exterior of your home?
• Are you interested in lowering your monthly water bills by installing a beautiful, drought tolerant yard?
• Do you need help with general household maintenance like cleaning your gutters, cutting back limbs before winter, and landscaping?
• Are you and your neighbor trying to figure out how to afford a new good-neighbor fence?
• Are you in need of critical home repairs such as a new roof, HVAC unit, water heater, or other energy efficiency upgrades?
• Are you excited to meet more of your neighbors and participate in making investments in your community?

If you answered YES to any of the above questions, email Repair@HabitatGreaterSac.org to be added to our inquiry list.

Community Investments:

Do you have suggestions for community investments or partnerships for this year’s Rock the Block? We want to hear from you! Please fill out our Community Partner/Investment Suggestion form by following this link. Some examples of community investments could be:

• Empty lots where trash is being dumped
• Areas of overgrown vegetation
• Community organizations that need support

If you have other questions about Rock the Block, please reach out to Darnell Dumas, Community Partnership Manager, at ddumas@habitatgreatersac.org.

Sponsors: 

Contact Kathy Severson at KSeverson@HabitatGreaterSac.org to find out about sponsorship opportunities for this year’s Rock the Block!

Volunteer:

Interested in volunteering with your friends, family, neighbors, or colleagues? Contact Brianna Lowrie at BLowrie@HabitatGreaterSac.org. Individual community volunteer opportunities will open in September.

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Resources for Renters, Landlords, and Homeowners

California tenants or landlords can visit the Housing Is Key website, or they can call toll-free 833-430-2122.

In addition to the city, Iocal partner agencies are available to assist with housing inquiries:

• Empower Yolo, Inc.: (530) 661-6336
• Shores of Hope: (916) 302-0200
• Yolo County Children's Alliance: (916) 572-0560

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West Sacramento Family Resource Center

The Yolo County Children Alliance’s West Sacramento Family Resource Center (WSFRC) is a safe, inviting, and trusted place for families of different cultures to get the help they need.

• YCCA Housing Services – The agency provides housing services from eviction prevention, assistance with move-in costs, application fees, utility assistance, long-term case management, COVID-19 rent relief and utilities assistance, and homeless services. All services have their own qualifications and limitations. 

California Mortgage Relief Program

CALHFA Announces New Program for Current or Future California Homeowners

Forgivable Equity Builder Loan – California Housing Finance Agency

The California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) is introducing the Forgivable Equity Builder Loan, which helps homebuyers with a loan of up to 10 percent of the purchase price. If the homebuyer stays in the home for five years, they do not have to repay the junior loan, making homeownership more attainable for Californians.

The loan is available to Californians whose income is less than 80% of the Area Median Income in the county where the property is located. For instance, in Sacramento a family can make up to $72,700 and qualify for the loan.

The Forgivable Equity Builder Loan is available through CalHFA’s network of approved lenders, which operates in every California county. Families who think they may qualify are encouraged to contact a Preferred Loan Officer to take the first steps towards homeownership.