Housing California

What Housing California does

Housing California is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocacy organization founded in Sacramento in 1988 (originating from a 1979 affordable housing conference). The organization operates as the premier statewide convener on affordable housing and homelessness in California, with a board and membership spanning nonprofit developers, housing authorities, homeless service providers, healthcare organizations, labor unions, business leaders, and racial/social justice groups.

The organization's core "products" are programmatic rather than technological: (1) the Annual Conference — the largest affordable housing and homelessness conference in the nation, with the 48th edition scheduled for May 4–6, 2027 in Sacramento; (2) the Residents United Network (RUN), a statewide network of affordable housing residents who drive policy advocacy and which has been replicated in at least three other states; (3) Roadmap Home 2030, an evidence-based, equity-centered 10-year policy framework containing 57 policy solutions targeting 1.2 million new affordable homes and an end to homelessness for 150,000+ Californians; (4) multi-sector coalition building across more than 600 organizations; and (5) policy advocacy at state legislative, budgetary, electoral, legal, and federal levels. Documented outcomes include raising more than $18.5 billion through state legislative efforts, passing 50+ sponsored or supported bills, and securing $6 billion via Propositions 1 and 2 in 2018.

Housing California is funded through a diversified nonprofit revenue model: foundation grants (James Irvine Foundation, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Sunlight Giving), organizational and individual membership dues, individual donations, and event-driven revenue from the annual conference (registration fees, tiered sponsorships, exhibitor booths). Leadership includes Executive Director Lisa Hershey and Deputy Director – Operations Jenny Welch. The organization operates from a single Sacramento headquarters at 1107 9th Street, Suite 560, positioned near the California State Capitol for direct legislative engagement.

Name

Housing California

Legal name

Housing California

Website

https://housingca.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Housing California is a Sacramento-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocacy organization founded in 1988 that convenes California's affordable housing and homelessness stakeholders — including residents, developers, housing authorities, and foundations — to advance state and federal policy through its Annual Conference, Residents United Network, and Roadmap Home 2030.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Advocacy and Policy

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs (925110), Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Housing & Social Housing Development/Modernization Programs (FSALAKAH), Community Development & Neighborhood Revitalization Housing Programs (FSALAKAO), Residential Affordable Housing Development & Construction (IMAFABAI)

Keywords

• Affordable housing advocacy
• Homelessness policy
• Nonprofit coalition building
• Housing policy lobbying
• Community organizing

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento, CA

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Individual and organizational donations from supporters who align with the mission to end homelessness and create affordable housing in California.
2. Membership Dues: Organizational and individual membership fees that provide access to advocacy resources, discounted conference registration, and participation in coalition activities.
3. Annual Conference Revenue: Registration fees for the annual conference, including early bird registration (opens December 2, 2026), standard registration, and special event tickets (Learning Labs, Community Tours, Housing Justice Awards Dinner). Also includes exhibitor booth fees and sponsorship packages at various tiers (Title, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Welcome Reception).
4. Foundation Grants: Major foundation support from James Irvine Foundation, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Sunlight Giving, and others to fund policy advocacy, coalition building, and narrative change work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Housing California is a statewide nonprofit advocacy organization that shapes narrative, builds power, and changes policy to end homelessness and create affordable homes for all Californians. It operates a portfolio of interconnected programs including the largest annual affordable housing and homelessness conference in the nation, the Residents United Network (RUN) resident organizing program, the Roadmap Home 2030 policy campaign, multi-sector coalition building, and direct legislative advocacy at the state and federal levels.

Product overview

Housing California is a statewide non-profit advocacy organization that serves as a platform for affordable housing and homelessness issues, offering a portfolio of interconnected programs including its flagship Annual Conference (the nation's largest affordable housing and homelessness conference), the Residents United Network (RUN) organizing program, the Roadmap Home 2030 policy campaign, multi-sector coalition building, and policy advocacy services. The organization functions as a convening and advocacy platform rather than a technology product company, bringing together stakeholders across sectors to advance systemic policy solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Residents United Network (RUN): Statewide network of affordable development resident leaders who drive change through their stories and collective action.
• Roadmap Home 2030

Products and services

• Housing California Annual Conference The organization's flagship annual event, billed as the largest and most diverse affordable housing and homelessness conference in the nation, bringing together advocates, developers, policymakers, and stakeholders for education, networking, and advocacy.
• Residents United Network (RUN) A statewide network of affordable housing residents who drive policy conversations about affordable housing, organizing collective action and advocacy to advance housing justice across California.
• Roadmap Home 2030 A comprehensive, evidence-based, and equity-centered 10-year policy framework and campaign developed in partnership with California Housing Partnership, outlining goals to create 1.2 million new affordable homes, protect 1 million renter households, end homelessness for 150,000+ people, and close racial equity gaps in housing.
• Policy Advocacy Services Statewide advocacy efforts focused on both homelessness and housing affordability, using an equity-focused lens to advance policy change through legislative lobbying, budget advocacy, electoral campaigns, legal action, and regulatory change at state and federal levels.
• Multi-Sector Coalition Program Cross-sector collaboration connecting residents, advocates, developers, service providers, funders, and allies across fields including racial justice, healthcare, labor, business, climate, and education to collectively advance anti-racist, equitable housing policy.
• Housing Justice Awards Annual recognition program honoring individuals and organizations demonstrating outstanding leadership and commitment to housing justice. The 2027 nominations open November 16, 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• $18.5 billion raised for housing and homelessness through state legislative and budgetary efforts
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Roadmap Home 2030 CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing California leads a broad multi-sector coalition to advance Roadmap Home 2030 - an evidence-based, equity-centered 10-year framework with 57 policy solutions designed to create systems changes and structural reforms. Partners include affordable housing, homelessness, tenants' rights, racial justice, and multi-sector organizations.
• Residents United Network (RUN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRUN is a statewide network of affordable housing resident leaders who drive change through their stories and collective action. The network has been replicated in at least three other states and forms the grassroots foundation of Housing California's power-building work.
• California Housing PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to develop and advance California's Roadmap Home 2030 - a statewide, multi-sector and multi-level initiative.
• Opportunity Starts at HomemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational multi-sector campaign to advance affordable housing policy. Housing California serves as the California lead for this key national campaign.
• HoUSed CampaignmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational campaign with the National Low Income Housing Coalition. Housing California serves as the California lead for advancing federal housing policy.
• investAHSCmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide, cross-sector coalition of affordable housing, transit, environmental justice, and community stakeholders working to protect and fund the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities program. Housing California is a founding member.
• Housing Now!majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide housing justice advocacy coalition focused on advancing bold policy solutions for affordable housing and homelessness.
• Bring CA HomeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition focused on addressing homelessness through policy advocacy and systemic change.
• National Low Income Housing CoalitionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational ally for affordable housing and homelessness campaigns. Housing California partners on federal COVID response and recovery policy agenda.
• Census LegaciesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition focused on census advocacy through UC Riverside, contributing to $187 million in allocations for hard-to-count outreach.
• California 100minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide initiative focused on long-term planning and policy innovation for California's future.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• California Housing Consortium: California-based affordable housing trade association that inducted Housing California into the California Housing Hall of Fame in 2017. Operates as a parallel statewide membership body for housing developers and advocates.
• California Housing Partnership: Statewide nonprofit that co-developed Roadmap Home 2030 with Housing California and provides technical assistance on affordable housing preservation and development. It is the most direct peer in California's affordable housing policy space.
• National Housing Law Project: National housing justice legal advocacy organization whose executive director is quoted endorsing Housing California on the organization's homepage. Both organizations work on housing rights enforcement and policy advocacy.

Broad incumbents

• National Low Income Housing Coalition: National advocacy organization advancing federal policy for extremely low-income households. Housing California is the California lead for NLIHC's HoUSed campaign and partners on federal COVID recovery policy, making NLIHC a direct national counterpart.
• National Housing Conference: National membership organization and the body that awarded Housing California the 2019 National Housing Visionary Award. NHC convenes cross-sector housing leaders nationally, paralleling Housing California's statewide convener role.
• Corporation for Supportive Housing: National nonprofit focused on advancing supportive housing for vulnerable populations. Named Housing California a Champion of Supportive Housing in 2021, and the two share aligned missions on homelessness and supportive housing policy.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National affordable housing nonprofit with a major California investment finance arm (Enterprise Community Investment is an organizational member of Housing California). Both span development, advocacy, and capital deployment in affordable housing.
• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC): National community development financial institution supporting affordable housing and economic development. Operates as a multi-sector convener and lender with California presence, overlapping Housing California's developer and coalition membership.

Regional players

• Habitat for Humanity California: Statewide affiliate of a national affordable homeownership nonprofit. Operates the build-and-develop side of California's affordable housing ecosystem, sharing the state's residents-in-need constituency.

Emerging players

• Bring CA Home: California-focused coalition led by Housing California to address homelessness through policy advocacy. A more campaign-specific peer within the same organizational ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/housingca
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC2Q2YzZQFfHLtzl_cmLuk2Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/housingca
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/housingca
• Instagraminstagram.com/housingca
• TikToktiktok.com/@housingca

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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