WEST SACRAMENTO, CA — On Thursday, January 8, Brinshore Development, Operative Office, New Hope Community Development Corporation, and Yolo County Housing celebrated the groundbreaking of River Grove Apartments, a 37-unit affordable housing development located at 641 5th Street in West Sacramento. The $27.7 million project will provide 36 rental homes for extremely low-income households, with a focus on serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and veterans experiencing homelessness. The project is expected to begin lease-up in 2027.
The multi-story, elevator-served building will include 32 two-bedroom and four one-bedroom apartments, plus one on-site manager’s unit—totaling approximately 28,000 square feet of residential space. The development features dedicated community space for supportive services programming and is designed to meet California’s current energy efficiency standards.
“This affordable housing project serves as a critical part of our larger community health continuum,” said Oscar Villegas, Yolo County Supervisor for District 1. “Our county safety net services and health programs can only do so much if our residents don’t have an affordable and warm place to sleep at night.”
All 36 rental units will be affordable to extremely low-income households and supported by project-based vouchers from Yolo County Housing. Of these, 18 units will house individuals with IDD in partnership with Alta California Regional Center (ACRC), and four units will serve veterans through the HUD-VASH program. The John Stewart Company will provide property management services.
“This project reflects the best of what public service can be: different sectors, different partners, all aligned around one shared goal — ensuring people have a safe, stable place to call home,” said Dr. Dawnté Early, West Sacramento District 3 councilmember and Commissioner for Yolo County Housing New Hope Community Development Corporation. “For me, this work is personal because at one point my family relied on affordable housing programs, and that access made it possible for us to call West Sacramento home.”
River Grove Apartments will offer comprehensive on-site supportive services. Residents will have access to a dedicated Service Coordinator who will connect them with community resources, advocate on their behalf, and organize community-building activities. A Supported Living Specialist will provide individual assistance to help residents maintain housing stability, build life skills, and access education and employment opportunities. ACRC is contributing ongoing services funding to support residents with IDD, including individual planning, service coordination, employment training, supported and independent living, ongoing housing support, and funding to access necessary services in the community.
“This project faced multiple hurdles along the way, and we’re so grateful to every organization that believed in this project, adjusted with us along the way, and helped ensure we would make it to this point,” said Ian Evans, President/CEO of New Hope Community Development Corporation and Executive Director of Yolo County Housing. “Today is exciting because it means that in the not-too-distant future, we’ll be seeing people move into their new homes—people who will have a roof over their head, a place to call home, and services when they need them.”
River Grove Apartments demonstrates the complex funding partnerships critical to the successful development of affordable housing in California. The development team secured capital financing through the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee’s competitive 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s Infill Infrastructure Grant program, the California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) through ACRC, Yolo County’s Permanent Local Housing Allocation, the City of West Sacramento, and R4 Capital is serving as the equity investor while Citizens Business Bank, N.A. is serving as the debt investment partner.
“Delivering affordable housing takes real partnership across every level of government and strong community organizations,” said Congresswoman Matsui. “Thanks to Brinshore Development, New Hope CDC, Operative Office, Alta California, and the dedicated public servants at the Yolo County Housing Authority and the City of West Sacramento, River Grove Apartments is becoming a reality. When completed, this development will provide 37 affordable homes in the heart of West Sacramento, close to services, transit, and green space. Projects like this are how we bring meaningful investments into our community, create real stability for families, and ensure more people have the peace of mind that comes with a safe, affordable place to call home.”
Many local elected leaders attended or had representations, including Aaron Jones from Congresswoman Doris Matsui’s office, Emiliano Rosas from State Senator Christopher Cabaldon’s office, Xavieria Terry from Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry’s office, West Sacramento City Councilmembers Verna Sulpizio Hall and Quirina Orozco, Lysette Marshman from Yolo County Board of Supervisors Chair Sheila Allen’s office and during the event speeches were made by West Sacramento Mayor Martha Guerrero, West Sacramento Representative on the Yolo County Housing and New Hope Boards Dr. Dawnté Early, and Yolo County District 1 Supervisor Oscar Villegas.
“The need for affordable housing is critical, and the City of West Sacramento embraces projects like River Grove Apartments to meet the needs of individuals and families,” said Martha Guerrero, Mayor of West Sacramento. “We’re committed to supporting innovative projects that support our most vulnerable community members and look forward to the official ribbon cutting in the near future.”
The project advances West Sacramento’s commitment to creating housing opportunities for its most vulnerable residents. As an infill development on an underutilized urban site, River Grove Apartments will bring new residents and activity to the neighborhood while providing much-needed housing for individuals who face significant barriers in the private rental market.
About the Project Partners
Brinshore Development www.brinshore.com
Operative Office https://www.operativeoffice.com
New Hope Community Development Corporation newhopecdc.org
Yolo County Housing www.ych.ca.gov
Alta California Regional Center. www.altaregional.org
California Department of Developmental Services. www.dds.ca.gov
The John Stewart Company www.jsco.net
HUD-VASH https://www.va.gov/homeless/hud-vash.asp
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