COMMUNITY HOUSINGWORKS OPENS JACARANDA ON 9th, AN 88-UNIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMUNITY IN DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO
Apartment Community Offers Housing Stability and Support Services for Low-Income Residents
SAN DIEGO, CALIF. – May 7, 2026–Providing deeply affordable housing alongside comprehensive support services to provide long-term stability for residents, Community HousingWorks is opening Jacaranda on 9th, an 88-unit affordable housing community located in downtown San Diego at 901 Beech Street.
Through a partnership with People Assisting the Homeless (PATH) San Diego, Jacaranda on 9th will support households earning up to 25% of the area median income, including seniors, working families, veterans and previously unhoused individuals. Additionally, on-site services will be available for all tenants, and wrap-around support will be provided for 14 formerly unhoused individuals, ensuring residents have the resources they need to remain successfully housed.
“Jacaranda on 9th is about homelessness prevention. It’s about creating stability before crisis happens, and making sure people have the support they need to stay on a path moving forward in their lives,” said Sean Spear, President and CEO, Community HousingWorks. “The need for communities like this continues to grow. The just-released 2026 Homelessness Point-In-Time Count showed a double-digit drop in street homelessness, but also noted an unfortunate increase in seniors losing their housing, one of the targeted groups served by this community. It’s going to take all of us – public, private, and nonprofit partners working together to keep our overall momentum going and meet the need.”
Replacing a former hotel turned transitional housing facility, the five-story development includes 79 one-bedroom apartments and nine two-bedroom apartments. The development includes 87 project-based vouchers administered through the San Diego Housing Commission.
“We’re using tools like our Bridge to Home program to turn an aging property into stable, long-term housing for San Diegans,” said Mayor Todd Gloria. “These new homes serve transitional-aged youth, extremely low-income seniors, and people rebuilding their lives, with on-site support services that support their path to stability.”
Jacaranda on 9th reflects Community HousingWorks’ commitment to sustainability, with design focused on energy efficiency, resource conservation, indoor air quality and overall community well-being. The development is pursuing certification through the GreenPoint Rated program, a recognized standard for environmentally responsible construction.
Located within San Diego’s designated Transit Priority Area, Jacaranda on 9th supports a pedestrian- and transit-oriented lifestyle, offering convenient access to multiple public transportation options and nearby services.
This project was made possible through a combination of public and private funding, including the San Diego Housing Commission, the City of San Diego Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) and the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee. Equity investment was provided by Raymond James Affordable Housing Investments, and Banner Bank served as the construction lender. This project is funded in whole or in part from HOME Investments Partnerships Grant (HOME) funds provided to the City of San Diego by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and administered by the San Diego Housing Commission.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony for Jacaranda on 9th took place on Thursday, May 7, and included remarks from Community HousingWorks CEO and President Sean Spear and San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria. Additional remarks were made by Community HousingWorks Board Member and Mechanics Bank Vice President of Community Development Christie Ault; Community HousingWorks Senior Vice President of Housing and Real Estate Development Kevin Leichner; San Diego Housing Commission Senior Vice President Colin Miller; Downtown San Diego Partnership Chief Operations Officer and Executive Vice President Justin Apger; Cortez Hill Active Residents Group (CHARG) Board President Joe Ergastolo; People Assisting The Homeless (PATH) Director of Housing Initiatives Angie Striepling; and Jacaranda on 9th resident Isabelle Morales.
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About Community HousingWorks
Founded in 1988, Community HousingWorks is a nationally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that develops, rehabilitates, preserves, and operates affordable apartment communities in California and Texas. In addition to providing working families and seniors with stable homes in healthy communities, Community HousingWorks layers in powerful programs, services, and connections to resources. These tools help people attain financial stability, improve their health and overall well-being, and set up school-age children for success in the classroom and beyond. Community HousingWorks owns over 4,400 apartments in 49 communities statewide, serving over 11,000 working families, children, and seniors. Community HousingWorks is an exemplary ranked member of the national NeighborWorks Network®, an award-winning affiliate of UnidosUS and a member of the prestigious Housing Partnership Network. To learn more, visit chworks.org
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