Habitat for Humanity Plans 14 Affordable Townhomes in South Gate

• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles is proposing a 14-unit affordable townhome development at 9019 Long Beach Boulevard in South Gate.
• The project would feature three-story for-sale homes ranging from 1,000 to 1,372 square feet, each with a two-car garage.
• Construction could begin as early as summer 2027 and finish by April 2029, pending city approvals.

What the South Gate Development Includes

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles is looking to transform a vacant site at 9019 Long Beach Boulevard into a new affordable homeownership community in South Gate. The proposal calls for 14 three-story townhomes designed for qualifying low-income buyers. Each residence would range from 1,000 to 1,372 square feet and include a private two-car garage, providing buyers with a rare opportunity to own a newly built home in Los Angeles County. The project still requires environmental clearance and approval for several zoning modifications, including reduced setbacks and taller perimeter fencing. If approved, construction could start as early as next summer, with completion targeted for April 2029.

What the Project Means for Affordable Homeownership

Unlike many affordable housing developments that focus on rental units, this project is centered on homeownership. The homes are planned to be sold to income-qualified buyers, helping create long-term housing opportunities for families who may otherwise struggle to purchase a home in today's market. The proposal also brings new residential development to an underutilized vacant parcel, supporting South Gate's ongoing efforts to increase its housing supply while making homeownership more accessible.

What Habitat for Humanity Is Building Across Los Angeles

The South Gate project is part of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles' broader effort to expand affordable for-sale housing throughout the region. In Long Beach, the nonprofit is advancing its Erin Grove development, which includes 36 townhomes—20 designated as affordable housing and 16 market-rate units. Habitat is also developing two separate eight-townhome communities at 1510 Palmer Court and 5571 Orange Avenue, with the Orange Avenue project expected to be completed this year. Elsewhere, Habitat is providing underwriting services for the affordable housing component within Brookfield Residential's 277-unit Magnolia development in Arcadia. Another 18-townhome project is also expected to debut later this year in Santa Fe Springs.

What This Means for the Los Angeles Housing Market

Projects like the South Gate development reflect the continued push to increase affordable housing options across Southern California. According to recent housing research, the Los Angeles metropolitan area remains one of the nation's leading markets for building income-restricted housing. While affordability challenges continue across the region, developments that combine homeownership opportunities with thoughtful infill development can help address housing shortages and provide more pathways to ownership for lower-income households.