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Grand Opening of The Villas at Higuera

Thursday, April 17, 2008
11:30 a.m. - 12 noon
Ribbon-cutting, dedication,
remarks by new tenants, and tour of units

The Villas at Higuera is the first new affordable rental housing complex in the city of San Luis Obispo built by Peoples’ Self-Help Housing (PSHH). The mixed-use development provides 28 permanently affordable rental living spaces, 3,000 square feet of commercial space and nearly 3,000 square feet of community space, designed for special events, gatherings, and educational programs available to all tenants.

All 28 apartments house low-income residents and six units have been reserved for formerly homeless households. 21 of the units are reserved for renters with income ranges from 30%-50% of the Area Median Income (AMI, which is characterized as extremely low- and very low-income) and seven units serve persons having between 50%-60% of the AMI. The apartments consist of six studios, 6 one bedroom, 7 two bedroom, and 9 three -bedroom units. Rents range from approximately $300-$900 per month.  
Valerie Lambert, formerly homeless and who lived in her car for six months, is excited to be moving into The Villas at Higuera.
Valerie Lambert, formerly homeless and who lived in her car for six months, is excited to be moving into The Villas at Higuera.

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The Villas at Higuera Grand Opening

The Villas at Higuera Grand Opening
The Villas at Higuera Grand Opening

The Villas at Higuera Grand Opening

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Ground Breaking Ceremony for The Villas at Higuera

The Villas at Higuera

28 New Permantly Affordable Apartments and Commercial Space
3071 S. Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo

This successful event was held on Monday, March 5, 2007

Funding Partners:

City of San Luis Obispo
County of San Luis Obispo, HOME
Washington Mutual Bank
Coast National Bank, AHP
Enterprise Community Investment, Tax Credit

Development Partners:

Sponsor/Owner: Peoples' Self-Help Housing
General Contractor: Carroll Building Company, Inc.
Architect: R2L Architects
Engineer: EDA
Landscape Architect: Firma


The Villas at Higuera will be the first new affordable housing complex in the City of San Luis Obispo built by Peoples’ Self-Help Housing. When completed the mixed-use development will provide 28 permanently affordable studios, one, two and three bedroom apartments, 3,000 square feet of commercial space and nearly 3,000 square feet of community space, designed for special events, gatherings, and educational programs available to all tenants.

All 28 apartments will assist low income residents: 21 of the units will be reserved for renters with income ranges from 30%-50% of the Area Median Income (which is characterized as extremely low and very low-income) and seven units will serve persons having between 50%-60% of the Area Median Income. The apartments will consist of 6 studio apartments, 6 one-bedroom flats, 1 two-bedroom flat, 6 two-bedroom townhomes, 7 three-bedroom flats, and 2 three-bedroom townhomes. Rents will range from approximately $300-900 dollars per month.

San Luis Obispo City leaders and many community organizations agree that the increase of affordable housing opportunities in the City needs to be one of their highest priorities. Therefore, partnerships with established organizations such as Peoples’ Self-Help Housing are critical to addressing affordable housing needs.

“The City of San Luis Obispo strongly encourages construction of housing affordable to those at the lower end of the economic spectrum. Peoples’ Self-Help Housing has a great reputation for building affordable, attractive, quality housing. Therefore the City of San Luis Obispo is proud to partner with Peoples’ Self-Help Housing to bring this affordable and attractive housing to our community,” said San Luis Obispo Mayor Dave Romero.

Opening Doors.  Building Neighborhoods.  Improving Lives.

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