The Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program is a state funding program that supports affordable housing and sustainable transportation projects. AHSC funds are awarded through the California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) and administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
The infographic below highlights recent AHSC-funded investments supporting housing, transportation, and sustainable mobility projects across Santa Clara County.
Over $140 Million in total funding for Santa Clara County
Transportation Improvements
- Four VTA Electric Buses
- Three Caltrain Vehicles
- Over 17 Miles of dedicated bus-only lanes
- 45,000 feet of safe and accessible walkways
- 25 miles of new bikeways
- 687 New Affordable Housing Units
- Over 6000 Smart Passes
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) envisions vibrant, well-connected communities where transportation, housing, jobs, and services for everyday needs are seamlessly integrated. Through the AHSC Program, VTA seeks to be a catalyst for transit-oriented development throughout Santa Clara County, fostering safe, accessible, and sustainable mobility options while advancing housing opportunities near transit. By collaborating with public and private partners, VTA aims to secure maximum AHSC funding to deliver integrated projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve connectivity, and create thriving, equitable communities.
Developers can partner with VTA and local jurisdictions to strengthen AHSC applications by including transit, bicycle, pedestrian, and local bus improvement projects. These partnerships are critical for a successful application.
Key Stakeholders
- Developers: Serve as the primary applicant on the AHSC application.
- VTA and Local Jurisdictions: Serve as partners to scope and deliver transit, bicycle, pedestrian, and local bus projects.
Resources
To understand the AHSC Program, VTA’s partnership process, and key requirements, please review the following materials:
California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) Resources
Round 9 Materials
For reference only. These materials will be updated with Round 10 materials when available.
The Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program is a state funding program that supports affordable housing and sustainable transportation projects. AHSC funds are awarded through the California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) and administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
The infographic below highlights recent AHSC-funded investments supporting housing, transportation, and sustainable mobility projects across Santa Clara County.
Over $140 Million in total funding for Santa Clara County
Transportation Improvements
- Four VTA Electric Buses
- Three Caltrain Vehicles
- Over 17 Miles of dedicated bus-only lanes
- 45,000 feet of safe and accessible walkways
- 25 miles of new bikeways
- 687 New Affordable Housing Units
- Over 6000 Smart Passes
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) envisions vibrant, well-connected communities where transportation, housing, jobs, and services for everyday needs are seamlessly integrated. Through the AHSC Program, VTA seeks to be a catalyst for transit-oriented development throughout Santa Clara County, fostering safe, accessible, and sustainable mobility options while advancing housing opportunities near transit. By collaborating with public and private partners, VTA aims to secure maximum AHSC funding to deliver integrated projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve connectivity, and create thriving, equitable communities.
Developers can partner with VTA and local jurisdictions to strengthen AHSC applications by including transit, bicycle, pedestrian, and local bus improvement projects. These partnerships are critical for a successful application.
Key Stakeholders
- Developers: Serve as the primary applicant on the AHSC application.
- VTA and Local Jurisdictions: Serve as partners to scope and deliver transit, bicycle, pedestrian, and local bus projects.
Resources
To understand the AHSC Program, VTA’s partnership process, and key requirements, please review the following materials:
California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) Resources
Round 9 Materials
For reference only. These materials will be updated with Round 10 materials when available.
Interest Form
This form is intended to gather information on potential future AHSC partnerships and is open year-round. VTA appreciates early notice of affordable housing projects that may seek AHSC partnership.
This form is for preliminary interest only. A more detailed intake form for projects requesting a VTA transit partnership will be available ahead of the upcoming AHSC round. Please visit VTA’s AHSC webpage for partnership updates and deadlines.