Bridge to Home Program
Filling Critical Gap Financing to Create Homes for All of Us
The Bridge to Home Program provides gap financing to help affordable housing projects move from concept to construction. Launched in 2021 by Mayor Todd Gloria, the program supports the development and preservation of affordable homes for San Diegans, including families, individuals, and people who are at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness.
Since its launch, Bridge to Home has completed seven funding rounds, with approximately $139 million in funding recommended or approved from local, state, and federal sources to support affordable housing development across the city.
As of January 2026, Bridge to Home has helped complete eight out of 30 affordable housing projects, creating 676 affordable homes, including 156 homes with supportive services. An additional 17 projects are under construction or have been approved to move forward and are expected to create 1,557 additional affordable homes.
Current funding opportunities and information about projects selected through previous Bridge to Home funding rounds are organized below.
Bridge to Home Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
How the Funding Process Works
The Bridge to Home Program generally uses a two-step funding process:
- Request for Qualifications (RFQ): Developers must first qualify through the City’s affordable housing developer RFQ process or meet the qualification requirements for a specific funding round.
- Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA): When funding is available, the City releases a NOFA that identifies the amount of funding available, eligible uses, funding source requirements, application requirements, and submission deadlines.
Developers should review all RFQ and NOFA materials carefully before applying.
Developer Qualification Lists
- Pre-Qualified Developer List (Updated March 2026)
- Small & Emerging Developer List (Updated July 2026)
- RFQ: Affordable Housing Developers
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
FAQs will be gathered from previous rounds and added to this section once available.
Round Eight
The Bridge to Home NOFA Round Eight opened on August 31, 2026, and applications are due by October 19, 2026, at 5 p.m. PDT. Application materials and related NOFA documents are available below for reference. Responses to developer questions will be posted as they become available.
Round Eight makes $15 million available to support affordable housing development, including:
- Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Funds (LMIHAF): $10 million
- Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds: $5 million
- Total available funding: $15 million
The following eligible uses are identified for Round Eight. Applicants are encouraged to review the full NOFA for detailed funding source requirements, eligibility criteria, and use restrictions.
| ELIGIBLE USES | LMIHAF | PLHA |
| New construction | X | X |
| Acquisition |
| X |
| Rehabilitation |
| X |
| Demolition and site clearance (includes environmental work) | X |
|
| Site Improvements | X | X |
| Removal of lead-based paint or hazardous materials |
| X |
Developer Qualification Requirements
Development teams interested in applying must meet one of the following qualification requirements:
- Be on the City’s list of developers pre-qualified through the City’s RFQ process;
- Become qualified at least two weeks before the NOFA due date; or
- Be on the City’s list of small and emerging developers, or be eligible as a minority-owned, women-owned, or small and emerging local development firm, and partner with a pre-qualified developer.
RFQ qualification materials are due by 5 p.m. PDT on October 5, 2026. For more information about the developer qualification process, please see RFQ: Affordable Housing Developers.
NOFA and Attachments
- Affordable Housing NOFA Round 8
- Attachment A: City's Affordable Housing Master Plan
- Attachment F: FY2023-2026 Economic Development Strategy
- NOFA Exhibit 1: Financial Relationships
- NOFA Exhibit 2: Disclosure Statement
- NOFA Exhibit 3: Equal Opportunity Workforce Report
- NOFA Exhibit 4: Project Financing History
- NOFA Exhibit 5: Application
- NOFA Exhibit 6: Pro Forma Template
Addenda
Round Seven
Bridge to Home NOFA Round Seven was issued on February 3, 2026, with $16.5 million available to qualified development teams. Applications closed on April 6, 2026. Three projects were recommended for funding at the June 10, 2026 Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee meeting. The recommended projects are located in Council Districts 3 and 9 and are expected to create 430 affordable homes.
Round Six
Bridge to Home NOFA Round Six was issued on July 28, 2025, with funding available to qualified development teams through the City’s rolling RFQ process. Three projects were recommended for funding at the December 10, 2025 Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee meeting. The recommended projects are located in Council Districts 3 and 7 and are expected to create 391 affordable homes, supported by approximately $16.65 million in recommended or approved City funding.
Funding Recommendations
Approved Projects
The project(s) below were presented to the City Council for consideration and approval of an Owner Participation Agreement (OPA) or Affordable Housing Loan Agreement. The table summarizes key project details and links to the applicable City Council item for each approved project.
Project | Developer | Location | City Funding | Affordable Homes | Council Approval |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Promenade Apts | CRP Affordable Housing & Community Development | 3972 & 3990 Cleveland Ave. (District 3) | $6,650,000 | 94 |
Round Five
Bridge to Home NOFA Round Five was a streamlined funding round using CDBG funds for property acquisition. The invitation to respond was limited to developers with CDBG-eligible projects that had applied but were not funded in previous rounds and could provide updated financial analysis of their project budgets and financing plans.
Two projects were recommended for funding at the March 5, 2025 Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee meeting. The projects are located in Council Districts 7 and 8 and support 266 affordable homes, with approximately $18.38 million in City funding.
Funding Recommendations
Approved Projects
The projects below were presented to the City Council for consideration and approval of an Owner Participation Agreement (OPA) or Affordable Housing Loan Agreement. The table summarizes key project details and links to the applicable City Council item for each approved project.
Project | Developer | Location | City Funding | Affordable Homes | Council Approval |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mercado Apartments | MAAC Project | 2001 Newton Ave. (District 8) | $15,275,000 | 222 | |
Navajo Family Apartments | Community Housing Works | 7005 Navajo Rd. (District 7) | $3,100,000 | 44 |
Round Four
Bridge to Home NOFA Round Four was issued on July 11, 2024, with $20 million initially available to qualified development teams through the City’s rolling RFQ process. Six projects were recommended for funding at the December 11, 2024 Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee meeting.
The round prioritized Communities of Concern, high-resource areas, mobility, and capacity building. The selected projects are located in Council Districts 4, 7, 8, and 9 and support 592 affordable homes, with approximately $24.5 million in City funding ultimately approved.
Funding Recommendations
Approved Projects
The projects below were presented to the City Council for consideration and approval of an Owner Participation Agreement (OPA) or Affordable Housing Loan Agreement. The table summarizes key project details and links to the applicable City Council item for each approved project.
Project | Developer | Location | City Funding | Affordable Homes | Council Approval |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
40th & Alpha Apartments | Community HousingWorks | 3947-53, 3963 Z St. (District 8) | $4,500,000 | 91 | |
73rd Street Apartments | Eden Housing, Inc. | 5001 73rd St. (District 9) | $3,000,000 | 119 | |
Market St Apts | Affirmed Housing Group | 4588 Market St. (District 4) | $5,000,000 | 137 | |
Goodwin on Glacier | Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation | 0 Glacier Ave. (District 7) | $4,000,000 | 130 | |
Serra Mesa Apartments | Community HousingWorks | 3440 Sandrock Rd. (District 7) | $4,000,000 | 59 | |
Swift Avenue Apartments | Community HousingWorks | 4017-4021 Swift Ave. (District 9) | $4,000,000 | 56 |
Round Three
Bridge to Home NOFA Round Three was issued on August 4, 2023, with approximately $20 million available from Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Funds (LMIHAF), Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds, HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds, and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Applications were due by October 6, 2023.
Projects were recommended for funding at the January 10, 2024 and May 22, 2024 Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee meetings. Five projects ultimately received approximately $17.13 million in City funding and support 353 affordable homes in Council Districts 1, 3, 7, 8, and 9.
Funding Recommendations
Approved Projects
The projects below were presented to the City Council for consideration and approval of an Owner Participation Agreement (OPA) or Affordable Housing Loan Agreement. The table summarizes key project details and links to the applicable City Council item for each approved project.
Project | Developer | Location | City Funding | Affordable Homes | Council Approval |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hillcrest Hall | CRP Affordable Housing & Community Development | 1601 University Ave. (District 3) | $3,175,000 | 97 | |
The Teralta (Humble Heart) | Wakeland Housing | 4341 El Cajon Blvd. (District 9) | $1,229,266 | 72 | |
Palm City Transit Village Ph 1 Blg A | National CORE | 2300 Palm Ave. (District 8) | $6,229,266 | 78 | |
Rose Creek Village | National CORE | 2662 Garnet St. (District 1) | $4,000,000 | 59 | |
The Grant at Mission Trails | CRP Affordable Housing & Community Development | 5945 Mission Gorge Road (District 7) | $2,500,000 | 47 |
Round Two
Bridge to Home NOFA Round Two was issued on May 3, 2022, with $20 million available to qualified development teams that were not funded in Round One. Three projects were recommended for funding at the September 7, 2022 Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee meeting.
The round prioritized Communities of Concern, mobility, and capacity building. The selected projects are located in Council Districts 4, 8, and 9 and support 242 affordable homes, with approximately $14.29 million in City funding.
Funding Recommendations
Approved Projects
The projects below were presented to the City Council for consideration and approval of an Owner Participation Agreement (OPA) or Affordable Housing Loan Agreement. The table summarizes key project details and links to the applicable City Council item for each approved project.
Project | Developer | Location | City Funding | Affordable Homes | Council Approval |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Iris Ave Trolley | Eden Housing | 1507 Howard Ave. (District 8) | $4,788,755 | 63 | |
Encanto Gateway | National CORE | 6601 Imperial Ave. (District 4) | $5,500,000 | 64 | |
Cuatro at City Heights | Wakeland Housing | 4050 El Cajon Blvd., 3951, 4050, 4102-4122 University Ave. (District 9) | $4,000,000 | 115 |
Round One
The City issued the first Bridge to Home NOFA on May 7, 2021, after receiving funding from redevelopment asset sale proceeds, SB 2 Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds, and CDBG program income. The NOFA was issued to 15 development teams that had qualified through the City’s RFQ process or were partnering with a qualified development team. Responses were due July 16, 2021, and the City received 16 proposals requesting approximately $89 million.
Seven projects were recommended for funding at the November 17, 2021 Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee meeting. The round prioritized Communities of Concern, mobility, and capacity building. The selected projects are located in Council Districts 3, 5, 8, and 9 and support 655 affordable homes, with approximately $31.9 million in City funding.
Funding Recommendations
Approved Projects
The projects below were presented to the City Council for consideration and approval of an Owner Participation Agreement (OPA) or Affordable Housing Loan Agreement. The table summarizes key project details and links to the applicable City Council item for each approved project.
Project | Developer | Location | City Funding | Affordable Homes | Council Approval |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Beyer Blvd Trolley Village | Affirmed | 4035 Beyer Blvd. (District 8) | $5,000,000 | 99 | |
SkyLINE | Affirmed | 16785 W. Bernardo Dr. (District 5) | $5,000,000 | 99 | |
Jacaranda on 9th | Community Housing Works | 1449 Ninth Ave. (District 3) | $1,400,000 | 87 | |
Ventana al Sur | MAAC/KINGDOM | 4132 Beyer Blvd. (District 8) | $5,000,000 | 100 | |
Iris at San Ysidro | National CORE | 1663 Dairy Mart Road (District 8) | $5,000,000 | 99 | |
17th & Commercial | SVDP | 9 & 19 17th St. (District 3) | $4,000,000 | 107 | |
Serenade on 43rd | Wakeland | 4030-34 43rd St., 4046-54 43rd St. (District 9) | $6,500,000 | 64 |
Bridge to Home References
Contact
For questions about the Bridge to Home Program or current funding opportunities, contact:
Christie Marcella
Deputy Director, Economic Development
City of San Diego
Email: CMarcella@sandiego.gov
For general Economic Development Department inquiries, call 619-236-6700 or email CDBG@sandiego.gov.