The AHSC Program is an important part of California’s
climate and equity strategy by funding affordable
housing and transportation projects near jobs, schools, and other daily destinations. Personal vehicle use is,
by far, the most significant source of greenhouse gas
emissions in California and AHSC projects help reduce
these emissions by funding projects that make it easier for residents to get out of their cars and walk, bike, or take public transit. Funded by auction proceeds from
California’s Cap-and-Trade emissions reduction
program, AHSC is administered by the Strategic
Growth Council and implemented by the California
Department of Housing and Community Development.
Affordable Housing and
Sustainable Communities
Integrating affordable homes and sustainable transportation The AHSC Program funds
affordable housing and
transportation projects close
to jobs, schools, and other
daily destinations to help
California meet both its
climate and equity goals.
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PAGE 2AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES (AHSC) WHAT DOES AHSC FUND?
AHSC provides funding for affordable housing develop-
ments (new construction or renovation) and transportation infrastructure. This may include sustainable transportation infrastructure, such as new transit vehicles, sidewalks, and bikeways; transportation-related amenities, such as bus shelters, benches, or shade trees; and other programs that encourage residents to walk, bike, and use public transit.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPL Y?
Eligible applicants include:
» Local governments
» Transportation and transit agencies
» Non-profit and for-profit housing developers
» Joint powers authorities
» K-12 school, college and university districts
» Federally Recognized Tribes
» California Native American Tribes
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storically, most successful awards have included a
partnership between developers of affordable and
mixed-income housing, local governments, regional
transportation agencies, and public transit providers.
Applicants are also welcome to submit joint proposals to co-develop a project. Technical Assistance is available for application submission. Please see the program website
for more information.
HOW WILL OUTCOMES BE
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ACKED & MONITORED?
Because AHSC is a greenhouse gas reduction program,
applicants who receive awards are responsible for
monitoring and reporting their projects’ emissions
reductions using a quantification methodology certified by the California Air Resources Board. Award recipients are also responsible for monitoring and reporting co-benefit indicators based on the health, environmental and
economic goals they identified at the grant’s onset.
CONTACT
Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Team
[email protected]
http: //sgc.ca.gov/programs/ahsc /
WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE?
Successfully implemented, the AHSC program creates
California communities where residents can get
everywhere they need to go without having to drive.
This results in cleaner air, healthier lifestyles, and
protects current and future generations from the threat of climate change.