Student Housing Resources
SB 169 and the associated funding set aside in the 2021-22 State Budget is intended to provide affordable, low-cost housing options for students enrolled in public postsecondary education in California. SB 169 establishes a program of one-time grants for the construction of student housing. It also encourages colleges to acquire and renovate commercial properties for student housing.
SB 169 distributes $500 million from the 2021-22 State Budget in the following manner:
- 50% of funding for California Community Colleges
- 30% of funding for California State University
- 20% of funding for University of California
Additionally, the bill states it is the Legislature's intent that the planned $1.5 billion investment in student housing in the 2022-23 and 2023-24 budget years would use the same formula.
SB 169 states it is the intent of the Legislature for $25 million to be used by community colleges for:
- Feasibility Studies
- Engineering Studies
- Financing Studies
- Environmental Impact Studies
- Architectural Plans
- Application Fees
- Legal Services
- Permitting Costs
- Bonding and Site Preparation
- Click here for Scion’s proposal and Diversity Statement
- Click here for Brailsford & Dunlavey’s proposal and Diversity Statement
For questions on Student Housing Feasibility Studies, please contact Lisa Mealoy, Chief Operating Officer, at lmealoy@ccleague.org.