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San Bernardino Approves Exclusive Deal for 19-Townhome Affordable Housing Project
Nonprofit developer Neighborhood Housing Services of the Inland Empire plans new homeownership opportunities.
Jan. 28, 2026 at 6:47pm
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The San Bernardino City Council has unanimously approved an exclusive negotiating agreement with Neighborhood Housing Services of the Inland Empire for a proposed 19-unit townhome-style affordable housing development for first-time homeowners. The project is still in the early stages, with feasibility and market studies needed before it returns to the council for a final vote.
Why it matters
The project aims to boost local homeownership in San Bernardino, which has historically struggled with high rates of renters. Increasing affordable homeownership opportunities is seen as a way to build community wealth and stability.
The details
Neighborhood Housing Services, a Rancho Cucamonga-based nonprofit, plans to include deed restrictions that would give the organization the right to purchase homes back from owners who want to sell, in order to resell them to other low- and moderate-income buyers. The organization says it will do annual reviews to verify owners are still living in the properties.
- On January 21, 2026, the San Bernardino City Council unanimously approved the exclusive negotiating agreement.
- The project is still in the early stages, with feasibility and market studies needed before it returns to the council for a final vote.
The players
Neighborhood Housing Services of the Inland Empire
A Rancho Cucamonga-based nonprofit organization specializing in advancing homeownership and community development in the region.
Kailin Scott Peoples
CEO and Executive Director of Neighborhood Housing Services.
Kimberly Knaus
San Bernardino City Councilmember.
Fred Shorett
San Bernardino City Councilmember.
What they’re saying
“Increasing home ownership in our city is always a positive.”
— Kimberly Knaus, San Bernardino City Councilmember (sbsun.com)
“We can buy it back, or we can partner them with a low-and-moderate income home buyer in our pipeline to be able to support to resell that home.”
— Kailin Scott Peoples, CEO and Executive Director of Neighborhood Housing Services (sbsun.com)
What’s next
The project must undergo feasibility and market studies before returning to the San Bernardino City Council for a final vote.
The takeaway
This proposed affordable housing project represents an effort by San Bernardino to boost local homeownership, which has historically lagged in the city. If approved, the unique deed restrictions could help maintain the homes' affordability over the long term.
