MAAC is dedicated to addressing the critical need for affordable housing in San Diego County, one of the most unaffordable counties in the country. With the dramatic rise in real estate costs and stagnant incomes, affordable housing has become increasingly unattainable for many lower income residents. MAAC’s Real Estate Development Department plays a crucial role in creating affordable housing solutions that support economic mobility, helping individuals secure better jobs, improve their credit, and save money. By building and implementing comprehensive programs, including co-locating preschools at affordable housing sites, MAAC maximizes opportunities for families to achieve self-sufficiency and move towards home ownership.

Our goals for affordable housing are to significantly increase the inventory of affordable housing stock to meet the overwhelming demand. We aim to build housing in areas where people live and work, creating opportunities for families to enhance their income, education, and credit scores. By providing transitional, rather than permanent, affordable housing, we help families use this as a stepping stone towards self-sufficiency and eventual market-rate housing. This approach supports our mission to help families achieve long-term economic stability and independence.