Housing
In 2016, MBEP launched our housing initiative to support an increase in the supply of all housing at all income levels in the Monterey Bay region. Our initiative starts with a broad, regional coalition of individuals and organizations to advocate for the construction of all types of housing through our MBEP Action Center.
What we have accomplished

Launched Monterey Bay Housing Trust
Funding 500 new affordable homes.
Click here to see Housing Trust funded projects.

Published Housing White Paper
Resulting in 14+ new policies that are improving housing affordability
View all of our reports and white papers here.

Published Housing + Water "Blue Paper"
To recommend water policies that are increasing housing production. Click here to read the paper.

Published ADU White Paper
Aiming to educate about new laws, and strengthen policies and practices in Monterey County. Click here to read the paper.

Launched Action Center
Resulting in 2,029 new homes

Implemented Farmworker Housing Action Plan
Resulting in 2,200+ beds
Click here to read our latest Housing Regional Report
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with our quarterly housing report.
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what we do
“Every time you pick up the news you’re reading about affordable housing and the incredible need for it. Working with the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership, affordable housing is being addressed, they’re bringing the right people together, we’re good to go.”
~ Greg Jamison, Grant Committee Chair, Monterey Peninsula Foundation
Monterey Bay Economic Partnership Housing Impact

Current Project Endorsements
831 Water Street
Greenfield Commons
In May of 2021, the Greenfield City Council voted unanimously to approve the 100% affordable development called Greenfield Commons by EAH Housing, which will bring 222 units of farmworker and other affordable housing to our region…
Cedar Street Apartments
In January, MBEP endorsed the Cedar St. Apartments development. Located in the heart of Downtown Santa Cruz, Cedar St. Apartments answer a critical need for affordable housing and supportive housing in the City of Santa Cruz…