The Gateway Cities Affordable Housing Trust (GCAFT) was formed in 2023 to help address the region’s housing needs. To date, twenty-one cities have joined the Trust, making it the largest regional effort addressing the ongoing housing crisis in Los Angeles County.

Mission

The mission of the Gateway Cities Affordable Housing Trust is to support the production and preservation of affordable housing through financing, regional collaboration, and technical assistance that help member cities and project partners expand housing opportunities for individuals and families within member cities throughout the Gateway Cities region.

Vision

The vision of the Gateway Cities Affordable Housing Trust is to create a region with abundant affordable housing opportunities that support strong, vibrant communities and improve the quality of life for individuals and families within member cities.

Seal of the City of Avalon

Trust Members

Seal of the City of Artesia
Seal of the City of Bell
Seal of the City of Maywood
Seal of the City of Montebello
Seal of the City of Bell Gardens
Seal of the City of Norwalk
Seal of the City of Santa Fe Springs
Seal of the City of Cudahy
Seal of the City of Paramount
Seal of the City of Commerce
Seal of the City of Downey
Seal of the City of Lakewood
Seal of the City of Huntington Park
Seal of the City of Signal Hill
Seal of the City of Long Beach
Seal of the City of Vernon
Seal of the City of Hawaiian Gardens
Seal of the City of Whittier
Seal of the City of Lynwood
Seal of the City of South Gate
Map of Gateway Cities Affordable Housing Trust member cities.

The Gateway Cities Affordable Housing Trust (GCAHT) is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") and to provide access to GCAHT’s website for all individuals, including those with disabilities. The GCAHT continually reviews and provides updates to its website to ensure adherence to best practices in web accessibility to the extent practicable. If you need assistance with accessing something on our website, please contact the GCAHT at (909) 706-7193 or aeliason@gchousingtrust.org. Reasonable accommodations, including equal access to GCAHT communications, will also be provided upon request. Requests for reasonable accommodations should be directed to GCAHT at (909) 706-7193 between the hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday.