County of San Bernardino: Economic Development Agency

Housing Development

The Department of Community Development and Housing's Housing, Finance and Preservation Division (Housing Division) manages a variety of affordable housing programs funded/regulated at the federal, State, and local levels.

The primary purpose of these housing programs is to expand the supply of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing for the residents of our County.

The County's population has more than doubled since 1970. Rapidly escalating housing prices during the 1970's and 1980's caused an influx of residents from surrounding areas to San Bernardino County in search of more affordable housing. As a result, many people live in the County of San Bernardino and commute outside of its borders to work. Many of these people look to the government for assistance in filling their housing needs. The following provides an overview of the County's Housing Assistance Programs:

Housing Assistance Programs

Mortgage Revenue Bond (MRB) Programs
The Mortgage Revenue Bond Program is a Countywide program that provides financing through two separate components through the sale of tax-exempt bonds authorized by the California Debt Limitation Advisory Committee (CDLAC).

Home Investment Partnership Act (HOME) Programs
The Home Investment Partnership Act (HOME) programs are federally funded housing programs serving individuals and households earning 80% or less of the area median income level established by HUD, who reside within the County of San Bernardino HOME Consortium program area.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs
These federally-funded programs provide housing assistance to eligible homeowners who reside within the San Bernardino County CDBG Consortium program area.

Housing Development Division
290 North D Street, 6th Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92415
(909) 388-0900
fax (909) 388-0920