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.

Developer Loan Program

We make loans to nonprofit developers, for-profit organizations, and educational institutions to develop, preserve, acquire, and rehab affordable housing.

First Time Homebuyer Program

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.

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Center

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.

Donate Now: Your support matters!

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.

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.

View our Annual Report

$27 million

Invested in affordable housing development

$9 million

Downpayment assistance for First Time Homebuyers

120

First Time Homebuyers closed with our program

400+

Downloads of our free ADU designs

1,632

Affordable homes developed with our investments

$10 million

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.

Check out our recently funded projects

493 Eastmoor Ave

Colibri Commons

Kiku Crossings

HEART’s annual networking event was a great success!

Thank you to those who attended and sponsored our annual event, held September 21st at Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company!

Calendar of Events

Click below to view our full calendar of upcoming events, board & committee meetings, and workshops.

Upcoming Meetings and Events

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