Affordable townhome project at 9001-9019 Long Beach Blvd
South Gate
Summary
The city is shifting over $1 million in federal grant money, including demolishing Housing Authority buildings on Long Beach Blvd. so Habitat for Humanity can build 14 affordable townhomes. Residents pushed back, wanting funds spent on small business grants, façade improvements, and street repairs instead.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
Over $1 million in federal grant funds reallocated; Habitat is expected to request about $1.6 million in HOME funds for a project estimated at $11.8 million.
Future low- and moderate-income homebuyers and the city's property tax base; the townhomes could add to the tax base per the Administrative Services Director.
Small businesses and property owners who hoped for grant and façade program funds that may now be delayed or cut.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Special Joint City Council/Housing Authority - May 12, 2026
The City and Housing Authority are partnering with Habitat for Humanity to build 14 affordable ownership townhomes. The MOU just starts the negotiation process — the real agreements and approvals come later.
South Gate City Council - Mar 10, 2026
The city is shifting over $1 million in federal grant money, including demolishing Housing Authority buildings on Long Beach Blvd. so Habitat for Humanity can build 14 affordable townhomes. Residents pushed back, wanting funds spent on small business grants, façade improvements, and street repairs instead.
Related development
9001-9019 Long Beach Boulevard Affordable Townhome Project
Fourteen families could get affordable homeownership with up to $200,000 in mortgage help, but the project hinges on completing costly soil remediation and future approvals.
Habitat for Humanity townhomes, 9001 & 9019 Long Beach Boulevard
Adds affordable homeownership and boosts the property tax base, but demolition funding had to be reprioritized amid grant deadline pressure.
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