Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Integrating affordable homes and sustainable transportation

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About AHSC

The Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program makes it easier for Californians to drive less by making sure housing, jobs, and key destinations are accessible by walking, biking, and transit.

Round 10 Resources

AHSC Round 10 materials will be posted here as they become available.

Previous Materials and Awards

Review guidelines, data, and awards form prior rounds of AHSC funding.

Timeline

  1. Dec. 19, 2025

    Release Draft Guidelines

  2. Jan. 23, 2026

    Round 10 Draft Guidelines Public Comment Period Closes 

  3. Feb. 25, 2026

    Final Round 10 Guidelines Presented at Council Meeting for Adoption

  4. March 4, 2026

    Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and Application Workbook Posted Publicly

  5. May 4, 2026 at 4:00PM

    Application Submission Deadline

  6. May – November 2026

    Application Review Period

  7. Late May 2026

    Application Intake Report Available

  8. Late June 2026

    Threshold Letters are sent out, kicking off a five-business day appeals period

  9. Mid July 2026

    Final Threshold Determination Letters are sent out

  10. Early August 2026

    Initial Score Letters are sent out, kicking off a five-business day appeals period

  11. Late September 2026

    Final Score Letters are sent out

  12. December 16, 2026

    Round 10 Awards Presented at Council Meeting for Adoption

AHSC is administered by SGC and implemented by the California Department of Housing and Community Development. AHSC is part of California Climate Investments, which uses billions of Cap-and-Invest dollars to fund projects that reduce harmful emissions, protect public health, strengthen local economies, and support natural environments. With a strong focus on communities most impacted by pollution and limited access to resources, California Climate Investments helps build a more equitable and sustainable future. For more information, visit www.caclimateinvestments.ca.gov.

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