Peoples' Self-Help Housing

Peoples' Self-Help Housing (PSHH) builds affordable homes with site-based services that offer opportunities to change lives and strengthen communities on the central coast of California in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties. PSHH provides self-sufficiency and education programs for its residents—focusing on skill development, education, and supportive social services. Primary activities include: "Self-Help" home ownership; rental housing development; neighborhood revitalization; property management; and Resident ServicesQuick Facts:• Founded in 1970 in San Luis Obispo, California.• Operates 50 affordable housing complexes in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.• Has helped nearly 1,200 first time home buyers build and purchase their first home (owner/builders contribute over 2,000 hours of ‘sweat equity’ in building their home over the course of 12-16 months).• Has developed or renovated nearly 1,800 units of residential housing in affordable multi-family apartments and in two single-room-occupancy hotels.• Has housing dedicated for the disabled, seniors, veterans, and mental health clients.• Provides affordable rental housing for over 5,000 low-income adults and children.• Member of NeighborWorks America, a national network of chartered community development organizations.Populations Served: Over 25 communities throughout three county areas: San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties.Expertise: PSHH provides technical assistance in the design and implementation of affordable housing and community development for numerous cities, counties and community groups. PSHH staff have a variety of technical skills, education, experience and expertise with a commitment to innovative, comprehensive, and environmentally-sensitive community planning principles.