About Us

Our Mission

The mission of the Housing Trust of Santa Clara County is to make Silicon Valley a more affordable place to live. We make loans and grants to increase the supply of affordable housing, assist first-time homebuyers, prevent homelessness and stabilize neighborhoods.

Our Achievements

The Housing Trust of Santa Clara County is among the largest housing trusts in the nation financing special needs and affordable housing and assisting first-time homebuyers. We are nationally recognized for providing the resources and leadership needed to make housing more affordable for those who want to live in Santa Clara County. Since we began distributing funds in 2001, the Trust has invested over $40 million and leveraged over $1.8 billion to create more than 9,000 housing opportunities. Of those served, 83% had household incomes below 80% of the Area Medium Income (AMI).

First-Time Homebuyer Program
Total Invested: over $17.1 million
Total Leveraged: over $722 million
New Homeowners Created: 2,191 including more than:
- 469 teachers
- 237 engineers
- 127 healthcare professionals

Developer Loan Program
Total Invested: $10.5 million
Total Leveraged: $557 million
Families Helped: 2,096

Homelessness Prevention Program
Total Invested: nearly $12.2 million
Families and Individuals Assisted with Housing: nearly 4,836

For more information about the Housing Trust's achievements see our Success Stories.

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