The Housing Authority of the County of Monterey (HACM)
History
Official Statement on the Merger of Housing Authority of the County of Monterey (HACM) and Monterey County Housing Authority Development Corporation (HDC).
In a historic move, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Monterey, the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the County of Monterey (HACM), and the Board of Directors of the Monterey County Housing Authority Development Corporation (HDC) convened for a special joint meeting on December 21, 2021.
The consolidated organization, operating under the name Housing Authority of the County of Monterey, brings together the strengths of both HACM and HDC. This strategic merger is designed to optimize resources, improve operational efficiency, and amplify the collective impact on housing development and community welfare. The commitment to maintaining high standards of service and accountability remains unwavering, ensuring continued dedication to the community and the pursuit of a more resilient and inclusive housing infrastructure.
The Housing Authority of the County of Monterey (HACM) was created under the authority of the Health and Safety Code by Resolution which identified a need for safe and sanitary low-income housing, by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors on March 17, 1941.
Monterey County Housing Authority Development Corporation (HDC), a 501(c)(3) public benefit corporation specializes in offering comprehensive development consulting services to housing authorities and affordable housing developers.
