HEART is a nonprofit founded in 2003 to create and preserve affordable housing for low- and moderate-income families throughout San Mateo County by raising and investing money from public and private sources.
We make loans to nonprofit developers, for-profit organizations, and educational institutions to develop, preserve, acquire, and rehab affordable housing.
We provide free educational workshops throughout our community and loans to first-time homebuyers to assist with up to 15% of the down payments on their first home.
Our Green Livable Accessory Dwelling Unit Resource (GLADUR) makes building ADUs easier and more affordable with four all-electric designs, free to the public and pre-reviewed in five cities.
Help us create more affordable housing for low-income and middle-income families throughout all of San Mateo County by making a one-time or ongoing donation today.
Join the HEART Team!
HEART is hiring a Program Manager to join our new Housing Consulting Services Program. CLICK HERE for more information!
Our Impact
For over 20 years, we have helped families (including teachers, essential workers, and emergency service providers), throughout San Mateo County by providing access to affordable housing programs, opportunities, and resources.
Awarded to us in States grants for affordable housing projects
1:32
Leverage ratio for every dollar invested
5
Cities have pre-reviewed and approved our ADU designs
Celebrating 20 years of success with new growth!
Now celebrating our 20th Anniversary, we are continuing to create new paths to affordability, rent stability, and housing preservation for our residents, so that San Mateo County can remain thriving and diverse. HEART is breaking new ground with several new programs including its Housing Preservation Small Sites NOAH Program and Consulting Program.
