FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HOMES & HOPE, NPHS, and CEDC Selected for Two State Surplus Land Sites in Fontana and San Bernardino
INLAND EMPIRE – December 12, 2025 – Homes & Hope, Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services (NPHS), and Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) have been selected for two sites through the State of California’s Surplus Land Initiative, a key part of Governor Newsom’s announcement advancing six projects that will create 843 new affordable homes on state-owned land.
These two Inland Empire sites will bring much needed housing opportunities to Fontana and San Bernardino:
- Fontana: Transforming a former Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) property into 128 affordable large-family apartments, near jobs, services, and transit in one of the fastest growing regions of the state.
- San Bernardino: Creating 205 affordable apartments on a Department of General Services (DGS) site, adding deeply needed rental housing in a community where many families are rent burdened.
“This is an extraordinary opportunity, and I am deeply grateful to the State and our partners for the trust they have placed in us,” said Alexander Russell, Chief Executive Officer of Homes & Hope. “Together, we intend to turn surplus public land into long-term housing stability for Inland Empire families.”
“NPHS has served the Inland Empire for decades, and these sites will allow us to deepen that work,” said Clemente Arturo Mojica, NPHS President & Chief Executive Officer. “By aligning State resources with local and mission-driven partners, we can create homes that support both economic mobility and community resilience.”
“CEDC is honored to bring our service-enriched housing model to these communities,” said Derrick Wada, Director of Real Estate Development at CEDC. “Our shared goal is not only to build high quality apartments, but also to foster strong, inclusive communities where residents can thrive.”
We extend our deep gratitude to the Governor’s Office and the California Department of Housing & Community Development (HCD) for stewarding this initiative and for entrusting our partnership team with these transformative developments.
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