The City of San Diego is making $15 million available to help build more affordable homes through the eighth round of Mayor Todd Gloria’s Bridge to Home program. Since Mayor Gloria launched Bridge to Home in 2021, the program has helped advance 2,969 affordable homes across 30 projects.

“Bridge to Home is doing exactly what we created it to do: turn housing plans into homes San Diegans can afford,” said Mayor Todd Gloria. “Funding for nearly 3,000 affordable homes has been secured through this program, and this next $15 million investment will help us keep that progress going. We’re going to continue using every tool available to build more homes and lower housing costs.”

This week, the City issued a notice of funding availability (NOFA) inviting qualified developers to apply for Round Eight of Bridge to Home. Bridge to Home provides financing to close funding gaps that can otherwise prevent affordable housing developments from moving forward. Recommended projects will be brought to the City Council for consideration and approval.

Of the $15 million in this round, $10 million comes from former redevelopment funds restricted to creating new housing, including site improvements and construction. The remaining $5 million comes from State Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds, which can support the construction, acquisition and rehabilitation of homes for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, as well as households earning below 30% of the area median income (AMI). This means a family of four would qualify if they make a household income of $52,450 or less.

Applications will be evaluated based on several factors, including project feasibility and community benefits. Projects with on-site day care, projects located in State-designated Moderate to Highest Resource Areas and proposals that partner with emerging developers may receive bonus points. Qualified developers must submit their applications by Oct. 19, 2026, at 5 p.m. More information on a pre-submittal meeting, application requirements and timeline can be found in the NOFA.

“Five years into this program, we are proud to continue bringing new affordable homes to San Diegans faster and strengthening our communities,” said Economic Development Director Christina Bibler. “Each round of funding reflects our commitment to ensuring that all San Diegans have access to the housing opportunities they deserve.”

Eight of the 30 projects supported through Bridge to Home have been completed, creating 676 affordable homes. Of those, 156 homes include supportive services and are reserved for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Completed developments include:

• Jacaranda on 9th in Downtown

• Ventana al Sur in San Ysidro

• The Iris at San Ysidro in San Ysidro

• Serenade on 43rd in City Heights

• PATH Villas El Cerrito in El Cerrito

• SkyLINE in Rancho Bernardo

• The Teralta in City Heights

• Cuatro at City Heights in City Heights

Another 17 projects are currently under construction or have received City Council approval for Bridge to Home funding, representing 1,557 new affordable homes.

To streamline permitting and get homes built more quickly, 24 of the Bridge to Home projects have benefited from the City’s Affordable Housing Permit Now program. This program was created through a 2023 executive order from Mayor Gloria and tasked the City’s Development Services Department with reviewing 100% affordable housing and shelter projects in 30 days or fewer.

Since its launch, Affordable Housing Permit Now has helped permit 7,481 homes citywide. The City has consistently met the required 30-day review target, with an average staff review time of nine days. Development Services teams review project applications, issue construction permits and ensure projects meet all code requirements during construction. Of those affordable homes, 2,202 are also part of the Bridge to Home program.

In June 2026, the City recommended another $16.5 million toward 430 new affordable homes across three developments. These developments will create affordable homes in Hillcrest and City Heights, offering deeply subsidized units for seniors and families earning 30% to 60% of the AMI, along with additional workforce housing for San Diego Unified educators. Together, they include accessibility‑focused design, community amenities, rehabilitated educational space, cultural and nonprofit facilities, and improved pedestrian and bike infrastructure.

Funding for those projects, along with two previously selected projects representing another 297 affordable homes, is expected to go before City Council individually for approval in the coming months.