The City of Costa Mesa and a local nonprofit, Families Forward, have partnered to develop The Bungalows, an 8-unit permanent affordable housing project located at 2039 Pomona Ave, Costa Mesa.

BACKGROUND

March 2021 – Families Forward acquired the property at 2039 Pomona Ave for $2.4M in private donor funds.

November 15, 2022 – Costa Mesa City Council awarded Families Forward $975k in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) as construction gap financing to construct and operate The Bungalows as permanent affordable housing for a minimum term of 20 years.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Bungalows is an 8-unit, in-fill, affordable housing development situated in a predominantly multi-family residential neighborhood. The Project includes substantial rehabilitation of all internal and external spaces, including the renovation of 6 existing units, as well as ground-up construction of 2 new accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The Project will consist of four 1-bedroom/1-bath units, three 2-bedroom/2-bath units, and one 3-bedroom /2-bath unit, with a total livable area of 5,282 square feet. At lease-up, the Bungalows will provide permanent housing and supportive services for up to eight (8) households (up to 34 people) earning at or below 50% of the Area Median Income (i.e. $67,750/yr for a household of four). A local preference for all eight units will be given to homeless and at-risk households with strong “Live, Work, School” ties to Costa Mesa throughout the 20-year affordability period.

The Project also contemplates the rehabilitation of existing on-site amenities including the driveway, landscaping, laundry facilities, two courtyards, storage building and updated utility connections. The Bungalows will be closely managed by Families Forward’s Property Management Team as well as a Property Maintenance Technician. In addition, tenants will have access to a 24/7 emergency maintenance line and an online portal to complete tasks such as requesting repairs or paying rent.

SITE PLAN

OUTSIDE FRONT VIEW

INSIDE FRONT VIEW

COMMUNITY COURTYARD

LINKS

• City of Costa Mesa
• Families Forward