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California's Central Valley is one of few remaining affordable places in the state, but rising costs are rapidly putting housing out of reach, according to recently released research.

January 28, 2026

Policy 

Northern California

Central Valley

State/Local Policy

Brief

A group of people use shovels to dig into the ground at a groundbreaking ceremony

Housing Ecosystem Initiative: Advancing Affordable Housing in San Joaquin County

January 30, 2026

This brief examines San Joaquin County's housing needs and available resources, presents findings from stakeholder interviews, and offers recommendations for moving forward.

Preservation and Production

Policy 

Northern California

Central Valley

Policy Development and Research

Enterprise in the News

Congress Targets Housing Crisis as Solutions Elude Trump

In this New York Times article, Enterprise CEO Shaun Donovan discusses why Congress is poised to pass housing legislation this year, calling housing the nation's most important affordability challenge.

Policy 

National

Report

Preserving Affordable Single Room Occupancy Portfolios Across California

November 12, 2025

By:

Marc Tousignant

Christina Ta

Using aggregated data from SROs in Northern and Southern California, the report looks at portfolio risk factors, property conditions, and trends shaping the state's SRO landscape.

Preservation

Permanent Supportive Housing

Preservation

State/Local Policy

Community Highlights

California Advances Transit-Oriented Housing Reform

With the enactment of Senate Bill 79, California is taking a meaningful step to make it easier to build affordable housing near existing public transit and community amenities.

Preservation and Production

Policy 

Northern California

Southern California

Story

Men working on red brick and steel building

Saving Affordable SRO Portfolios Across California

California’s aging Single Room Occupancy (SRO) buildings are increasingly at risk as rising costs and inadequate subsidies strain even mission-driven nonprofits.

November 16, 2025

Preservation and Production

Policy 

Northern California

Southern California

Story

New Laws Elevate Preservation as a Tool to Meet California’s Housing Goals

Recently enacted California legislation marked a significant policy shift that prioritizes affordable housing preservation

December 13, 2025

Preservation and Production

Policy 

Northern California

Southern California

Grants and RFPs

Enterprise Initiates California State Lobbying Services RFP for 2026

Enterprise is seeking Request for Proposals (RFP) for an experienced lobbying firm or independent lobbyist to provide support for California affordable housing legislative and budget advocacy.

December 15, 2025

Policy 

Northern California

Southern California

Community Highlights