ANNOUNCEMENTS
Beginning Friday, January 13, 2012 the City of Sunnyvale requests proposals for its:2012-13 CDBG and HOME Program Funding for Capital/Housing Projects.
Release Date: January 13, 2012Proposals Due: February 13, 2012 at 4 p.m.Community Development Department - Housing DivisionContact(s): Katrina L. Ardina, Housing Programs Analyst (408) 730-7451.
Now is your opportunity to become a homeowner and the City of Sunnyvale can help! If you are a first-time home buyer living or working in Santa Clara County, don't miss out on this opportunity to own a new or resale 2, 3, and 4 bedroom townhouses and condominiums in Sunnyvale.
Affordable Housing Workshop
RSVP today to attend an affordable housing presentation on January 19 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 456 W. Olive Avenue. Learn more about affordable housing opportunities in Sunnyvale. Call Housing Programs Technician Rachel DeBord at (408) 730-7250 or email housing@ci.sunnyvale.ca.us.
Free Foreclosure Prevention Workshop
Foreclosure prevention programs can help you avoid foreclosure. Presented by the City of Sunnyvale and the Fair Housing Law Project to give you the resources you need to avoid foreclosure. Join us January 30, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. in the Sunnyvale Public Library Room A; 665 W. Olive Avenue. Contact Ernie DeFrenchi at (408) 730-7254 for more information.
Be the first to know when BMR homes are for sale! Submit the online Interest List form and you will notified when we are accepting applications for available BMR homes, program updates, and affordable housing opportunities.
About Us
Our Home Buyers page provides information about our Below Market Rate Home Ownership Program and First-time home buyer loan programs to assist you with the purchase of your first home. Real estate professional and lenders can learn more about becoming a participating BMR Realtor or lender.
Our Home Owners page provides information for home improvement programs and foreclosure prevention. Information is also available for our current BMR home owners.
Our Renters page provides information for the Below Market Rate Rental Program and other affordable rental housing providers. Fair Housing resources for victims of discrimination can also be found here. The Housing Division also offers grants to low income disabled tenants to pay for retrofits necessary to improve accessibility.
The City of Sunnyvale has an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance that requires certain residential developments to provide a share of the affordable housing needed within the City. More information about this and other resources are available to developers and landlords including fair housing requirements.
The City of Sunnyvale receives federal funding to assist with our efforts to provide affordable housing, community development programs, and public services to benefit primarily low to very low income households. Review HUD Program reports and learn more about the City of Sunnyvale's HUD programs.
The City of Sunnyvale is affirmatively furthering fair housing and complying with State and federal fair housing laws. These laws prohibit discrimination against a persons race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or children. Learn more about your Fair Housing rights and responsibilities.
Study issue to consider revisions to the City’s Zoning Code regarding conversions of mobile home parks to other uses.
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