California Tribes Advance Housing with HCD’s Tribal Homekey Program

Created in partnership with California Tribes, HCD's Tribal Homekey program was designed to help Native American communities overcome historic barriers to funding for affordable housing, while honoring Tribal sovereignty and supporting Tribes in meeting the unique housing needs of their members.

HCD's Tribal Homekey program - and now Tribal Homekey+ - are helping address housing insecurity and homelessness across the state. Below are four projects that have recently opened their doors or begun construction, each bringing new homes and critical services to Tribal members.

Big Valley Rancheria: Tribal Apartments

The Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians unveiled a two-story apartment complex on the Big Valley Rancheria in Lake County, providing permanent supportive homes for 15 Tribal families exiting or at risk of homelessness. The Tribal apartment complex in Lakeport was funded with $6.5 million from HCD's Tribal Homekey program and is near transit, businesses, and essential services.

Dry Creek Rancheria: Bi'du Khaale

The Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians opened a new affordable housing development offering 25 homes for low-income senior Tribal members and multigenerational households. Located in Cloverdale in rural Sonoma County, Bi'du Khaale is supported by $12 million from the Tribal Homekey program. Residents have access to on-site amenities including a community center, meeting rooms, playground, and fitness center, as well as shuttle service to the Sonoma County Indian Health Project.

Hopland Band of Pomo Indians Rancheria: Hopland 4-Plex

The Hopland Band of Pomo Indians, headquartered in Mendocino County, celebrated the opening of a four-unit complex on their rancheria dedicated to serving tribal members exiting chronic homelessness. Residents of the affordable housing community have access to on-site supportive services and transit options for off-site services. The project received nearly $3 million in funds from HCD's Tribal Homekey and HOME Investment Partnerships programs.

Hukatkin in San Fernando

The Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians broke ground on Hukatkin, a three-story development in their native San Fernando Valley home that will provide 26 affordable homes for low-income Tribal seniors. The complex will have on-site amenities including laundry facilities and a community room and is located across the street from the San Fernando Senior Center. The project is supported by $12.4 million in funding from HCD's Tribal Homekey and Regional Early Action Planning Grant 2.0 programs.