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Lupina Tower Breaks Ground in San José With $32.5M County Funding
The 99-unit affordable housing project will bring deeply affordable homes and supportive services near transit.
Apr. 2, 2026 at 8:34pm
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A conceptual rendering of the Lupina affordable housing development, which will bring 99 deeply affordable units and community spaces to San José with the support of a $32.5 million investment from Santa Clara County.Santa Clara TodaySanta Clara County has pledged $32.5 million to support the construction of Lupina, a new six-story affordable housing development in San José's Guadalupe-Washington neighborhood. The 99-unit project, led by developer Resources for Community Development, will include 25 apartments set aside for people transitioning out of homelessness and is expected to be completed by 2028.
Why it matters
The Lupina project is part of a broader push by Santa Clara County to expand access to deeply affordable and supportive housing options near transit and community resources. As construction costs and financing challenges make it increasingly difficult to build affordable developments, this county investment is seen as crucial to delivering much-needed affordable homes in the region.
The details
The Lupina project will rise at 797 South Almaden Avenue and deliver roughly 100,000 square feet of mixed-use space, including 99 deeply affordable apartments, 2,300 square feet of community-serving commercial space, and 3,300 square feet of open space. The development is planned as an all-electric building with flood-mitigation strategies and high green rating goals. In addition to the 25 units for those transitioning out of homelessness, the apartments will range from studios to three-bedrooms.
- Construction kicked off in early February 2026.
- The project is expected to be completed and ready for occupancy by 2028.
The players
Resources for Community Development
The lead developer for the Lupina affordable housing project.
County of Santa Clara
Contributed $32.5 million in funding to support the construction of the Lupina project.
Nibbi Brothers General Contractors
The general contractor for the Lupina construction project.
Helix Electric
Contracted for the $5.8 million electrical scope of the Lupina project.
What’s next
Officials say the next steps for Lupina include locking in tenant services and rolling out a phased leasing process once key construction milestones are hit. Resources for Community Development is set to lead property management and on-site supportive services when the building opens.
The takeaway
The Lupina affordable housing project represents a significant investment by Santa Clara County to expand access to deeply affordable and supportive housing options near transit and community resources. As construction costs and financing challenges make it increasingly difficult to build affordable developments, this county-backed project aims to deliver much-needed affordable homes in the region.
