California Affordable Housing Development Association
Our Mission
The California Affordable Housing Development Association (CAHDA) is a 501(c)(6) organization that advocates for the common business interests of California's affordable housing development industry. Founded in 2016, CAHDA is dedicated to providing a voice and forum for affordable housing developers to build affordable and sustainable communities through the development of affordable and accessible housing throughout California.
Get Involved
CAHDA is an organization that seeks to connect affordable housing developers with resources to build sustainable communities. CAHDA members can discuss their common concerns with peers and learn from industry experts. One of the most popular aspects of CAHDA is its active role in legislative issues that impact the affordable housing development industry.
The Housing Crisis
Since the 1970s, California has been experiencing an extended and increasing housing shortage. By 2018, California had the 49th lowest ratio of housing units per resident. The shortage has been estimated at 3-4 million housing units (20-30% of California's housing stock, 14 million as of 2017). Experts say that California needs to double its current rate of housing production (85,000 units per year) just to keep up with expected population growth and prevent prices from further increasing, and needs to quadruple the current rate of housing production over the next 7 years in order for prices and rents to decline.
Why Join?
CAHDA Members Receive:
Advice on best practices for development projects for affordable housing initiatives.
An expansive network with affordable housing policy advocates and mutual developers.
Feedback on critical issues affecting the affordable housing development industry.
Connecting Developers with the Resources to Build Sustainable Communities.
We ease the pathway for developers to build sustainable communities. Our members have an understanding of governmental, funding, and construction processes that serve as an effective skill-set to bring affordable housing opportunities to fruition.
What We Do
The ultimate goal of CAHDA is to connect developers to the resources needed to move affordable housing projects forward.
CAHDA connects its members with the resources to:
Accomplish policy objectives through legislative advocacy.
Develop and implement best practices.
Stay apprised of bills and regulations affecting the affordable housing development industry.
Provide and obtain feedback on critical issues affecting the affordable
