Mercy Housing California

Together, we have what it takes to build a healthier, housed California. 

At Mercy Housing California, we develop and operate affordable, service-enriched housing that changes the lives of families, seniors, and people who have been homeless. We work with public and private partners throughout the state to help keep the most vulnerable in our communities stably housed and prevent homelessness. From construction to community development, we advance innovative solutions to meet the scale and urgency of California’s housing crisis.

Mercy Housing California (MHC) is headquartered in San Francisco, with satellite offices in Sacramento and Los Angeles. We are the largest regional division of Mercy Housing, Inc., the nation’s largest nonprofit affordable housing developer. Mercy Housing California partners with Mercy Housing Management Group as the management agent for our California communities. 

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The Problem

$87,877 Income needed to afford a 2-bedroom market-rate apartment
$19,922 Average income of Mercy Housing California households

Our Impact

12,769 Apartment homes across California
22,655 People live in an affordable Mercy Housing California community

Service-Enriched Housing

 

Home is just the beginning at Mercy Housing California. We believe that fostering healthy communities starts with giving residents the tools they need to build towards their dreams. Our free, onsite resident services include health and wellness programs, after-school enrichment, financial stability resources and community empowerment opportunities.

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Tackling California’s Homelessness Crisis

Homelessness is not inevitable, and we share the goal of making it rare, brief, and non-recurring. Mercy Housing California is all in on solutions that get people off the streets and prevent low-wage renters from joining their ranks. That means more permanent supportive housing, and expanded access to quality, affordable homes.

Research by UC Berkeley has found that our new Tahanan Supportive Housing community, developed in partnership with Tipping Point Community and the San Francisco Housing Accelerator Fund, represents a breakthrough model to help our state build affordable homes. Tahanan was constructed in half the time and for 30% less cost than comparable developments.

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Sunnydale HOPE SF

San Francisco is one of the world’s greatest cities, with beautiful neighborhoods and a vibrant economy. But residents of Sunnydale, a public housing community in the southeastern part of the city, haven’t felt the benefits of their city’s prosperity. These 1,700 neighborhood residents have joined with Mercy Housing California and our partners to advance Sunnydale HOPE SF, an ambitious initiative designed to improve the quality of life for current and future residents of all ages.

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We are proud to serve our residents and California communities through the development of affordable housing and resident services. Donate today to help us continue our mission!

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Cutting the big red ribbon at 1633 Valencia
Opening doors for seniors at 1633 Valencia

1633 Valencia is a new permanent supportive housing community for seniors in San Francisco’s Mission District. The six-story development brings 145 affordable homes to adults age 55 and older who have experienced homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless. Residents will have access to stable housing and trauma-informed supportive services designed to help them

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Tiffany speaks at Middlefield junction opening
Middlefield Junction welcomes residents home

Middlefield Junction has officially opened in North Fair Oaks, bringing 179 affordable homes to families in one of the Bay Area’s most expensive housing markets. Developed by Mercy Housing California in partnership with San Mateo County and community partners, the new community transforms underutilized public land into a vibrant residential neighborhood designed to support long-term

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Cerise speaking at a podium
A new beginning at Pleasant Grove

Cerise Hitzemann is a devoted mother of three and a resident of Pleasant Grove Apartments in Roseville. She holds three degrees in Information Technology and brings warmth, strength, and determination to her daily life and to those around her. She recently spoke at the community’s grand opening, sharing a story that reflects the purpose behind

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Partner With Us.

Regardless of the scale and population served, each Mercy Housing community is built with an unwavering commitment to dynamic partnerships, creative vision and extensive community planning. We understand that the heart of a new community is built over time through the early and consistent engagement of community members. Mercy Housing’s development team is skilled at creating dynamic and informed relationships with the local community – relationships that lead to comprehensive design and a prioritization of community needs.

Together with its partners, Mercy Housing California has developed over 10,000 homes where more than 20,000 Californians will sleep tonight. We hope you’ll join us in building the next one.

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