Housing and Grants

Our goals:

• Increase Home Ownership

• Maximize Existing Housing Stock 

• Fund Affordable Housing 

The Housing Division pursues funding to support pro-housing projects and programs. The projects that are funded are prioritized based on public input. 

• Owner-Occupied Home Rehabilitation Program for low-income households (Fact Sheet PDF)
• Development of housing projects to serve seniors and those with disabilities.
• Multifamily Rental Housing Development
• Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) & Junior ADU Construction Program
• First Time Home Buyer Program (re-opening 2026) (Fact Sheet PDF)
• State of California Housing Statistics

Compliance Monitoring

Housing & Grants implements and monitors compliance for several programs:

• Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance 
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects and programs that improve neighborhoods and public facilities
• Density bonuses
• Affordable Multifamily Rental Housing Program

Additional Affordable Housing Resources

• Find affordable housing units and helpful resources on our Rental webpage
• Housing Choice (formerly known as Section 8) is a rental program for very low-income households, which is administered by the Housing Authority. Questions about the program should be directed to the Housing Authority of the County of Humboldt, 707-443-4583.
• California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) is the state's affordable housing bank, which makes below-market-rate loans for low and moderate-income homebuyers. Through their approved lenders, they offer a variety of loan products that put home ownership within reach for working families.
• USDA Rural Development provides homeownership opportunities to low- and moderate-income rural Americans through several loan, grant, and loan guarantee programs. The programs also make funding available to individuals to finance vital improvements necessary to make their homes decent, safe, and sanitary.
• Affordable Housing List (PDF)

Equal Opportunity Statement

The County of Humboldt does not discriminate in housing or employment based on characteristics protected by law, such as race, color, or religion. The County is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. People with disabilities are encouraged to participate fully in County programs and public hearings. The County is an equal opportunity lender.