Who We Are

HEART is a community loan fund that provides financing to create affordable housing in San Mateo County

Public/Private Partnership:

  • HEART is a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
  • All of the cities in San Mateo County, and the County, pay membership dues to belong to HEART. Together, we create more affordable housing throughout the County.

Board of Directors and Oversight

  • The board is made up of nine elected officials from cities, two County Board of Supervisors and ten members from the private sector.

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