 New Director of Home Ownership
This month we welcome Emily Baranek as the new Director of Home Ownership. Emily brings over 20 years of experience in construction, design, and affordable housing. A longtime volunteer and former Director of Construction with Habitat for Humanity SLO County, she has helped dozens of families build their futures through self-help housing. |
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Cypress Place, Oxnard: Pre-applications available through June 24
- 1, 2, and 3-bedroom single-story apartments
- Ranging from 567 – 1,011 sq ft
- Mobility and sensory accessible units available
- Pet-friendly
- Rent ranges from $842 – $3,113*
- Security Deposit is required. Alternative payment options are available.
Eligibility:
- Households earning at or below 80% of the Area Median Income
- 43 units set aside for farmworker households earning 30 to 60% of the AMI
- Preference for households who live and/or work in the City of Oxnard
- Section 8 vouchers accepted!
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| *These rents are effective as of April 1, 2025. They are determined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and are subject to change. |
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Updates from the PSHH Pipeline
Take a look at the latest progress at our sites all along the Central Coast: |
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Site upgrades in progress
Est. completion: July 2025
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Drywall, painting, and flooring underway
Est. completion: December 2025
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Interior finishes underway
Est. completion: January 2025
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Drywall, and cladding in progress
Est. completion: June 2026
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 Building Your Housing Vocabulary: Affordable Housing
Affordable housing refers to housing that costs less than 30% of a household’s income, including rent or mortgage and utilities. This standard helps ensure people can afford other basic needs like food, healthcare, and transportation.
No state has enough affordable rental housing for its lowest-income renters. You can learn more at nlihc.org/gap and explore how PSHH is advocating for change at pshhc.org/advocacy. |
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 Change Lives Through Monthly Giving
In celebration of our 55th Anniversary, we encourage you to make a gift to allow programs to sustain for the next 55 years!
Through Monthly Giving, you can provide consistent support that empowers residents, strengthens communities, and creates opportunities for individuals and families on the Central Coast. Your monthly gift, no matter the size, will directly impact people like our student, Johan, who receives support from our education program. |
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One & two-bedroom units | Section 8 Accepted
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 55 Years of Impact: Becoming One
On July 1, 2018 the Duncan Group merged with People’s Self-Help Housing, uniting two companies under one name. Since 1996, The Duncan Group had served as the property management agent for PSHH, with both companies working toward the same mission-minded goals. To celebrate this union, team members gathered for a day-long retreat to hear from leadership, celebrate the mission, and bond with one another as a united group. |
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 Join the Team!
We offer an array of dynamic, rewarding opportunities to strengthen your career while making a difference! Our current openings include:
- AP Specialist | San Luis Obispo
- Maintenance Technician I | Paso Robles
- Maintenance Technician III | Santa Barbara
- Property Manager | Templeton
- Roving Property Manager | Grover Beach
- Substitute Educator | Santa Barbara County
- Temporary Assistant Property Manager| Goleta
- Temporary Compliance Specialist | San Luis Obispo
- Temporary Leasing and Occupancy Coordinator | San Luis Obispo
… and more!
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Get Involved!
Here are some ways you can help move our mission forward this month:
- Advocate: Subscribe to ‘The Blueprint’ – a monthly publication bringing reliable, curated information about affordable housing advocacy. Read recent editions.
- Learn: Are you seeking expert insights on affordable housing? Request a presentation!
- Give: Join our Monthly Giving program, benefiting the fund of your choice.
- Volunteer: Lend your time and skills to a PSHH program.
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And in case you missed it, the top story from last month’s eNews:
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A big thank you to everyone who supported the 2025 Builder Games, presented by Mechanics Bank. Together, we raised over $125,000 for our Supportive Housing and Camino Scholars programs.
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