Our Mission

Building the knowledge, capacity, and influence of people, organizations, and institutions that are committed to developing and preserving quality affordable housing.

Our History

San Diego Housing Federation was formed in 1990 with the goal of strengthening the non-profit affordable housing development industry in San Diego County. In our early years, we were known as the Nonprofit Federation for Housing and Community Development. In 2001 our name was changed to San Diego Housing Federation in order to better reflect the growing diversity of our membership. San Diego Housing Federation is organized as a 501 (c) 3 tax-exempt charitable organization governed by an 17-member Board of Directors.

Our Values

Empowering Communities

We empower communities through collective action, education, and elevating diverse voices and lived experiences.

Collaboration

We foster collaboration by bringing people and organizations together to share knowledge and advance best practices.

Humanity

We approach our work with empathy and care, honoring the humanity and dignity of all people.

Resilience

We lead with resilience by remaining adaptable, resourceful, and committed to lasting progress.

AdvocatE

We advocate for those with very low incomes who are most severely impacted by the absence of an adequate supply of affordable homes in the region.

Protect

We inform the public, media, and decision makers about the need for more safe, healthy and affordable homes in the region.

Expand

We expand the expertise of our members and others interested in learning about trends, best practices, and opportunities in affordable housing development.

NETWORK

We offer networking opportunities to enable members to make new, and strengthen, existing connections.

EDUCATE

We provide information to members, policymakers, and the community about affordable housing trends and initiatives.

BUILD

We build coalitions to enable us to act more effectively.