About Us

OUR MISSION

The mission of Napa Valley Community Housing is to develop and preserve affordable homes, ensuring their longevity through dedicated asset management. Through our Resident Services Program, we empower residents with essential life and leadership skills for personal and community growth

OUR HISTORY

The merger of two housing agencies—Housing Association for Napa Development (HAND, incorporated in 1977) and Napa Valley Family Home (NVFH, incorporated in 1986)—led to the creation of Napa Valley Community Housing (NVCH) in 1997.

For nearly half a century, we have developed, acquired, and rehabilitated over 900 apartments and homes, providing safe, attractive, clean, and affordable housing to tens of thousands of Napa County residents. This commitment has laid the foundation for health, well-being, and equity among Napa County’s citizens.

In 2002, we established the Von Brandt Family Center by transforming a single-family home into a community center that serves both our residents and the broader community. Additionally, NVCH played a leading role in the development and oversight of three Farmworker Housing Centers, which provide shelter for 180 workers each night.

In 2024, NVCH entered into a strategic partnership with Burbank Housing. Through this collaboration, Burbank Housing now manages our properties, allowing NVCH to focus on asset management to ensure the long-term sustainability and quality of our housing portfolio. While we continue to own the properties and provide comprehensive resident services, this partnership enables us to enhance our impact on the community.

Presently, we own 506 homes across 19 properties, housing nearly 1,900 residents—including children, families, agricultural workers, seniors, and veterans. Two of our properties offer supportive housing: one provides permanent residences for individuals with mental disabilities (Madison Street), and the other offers transitional housing for those who have successfully completed substance abuse programs (Parkwood Recovery Home). The remaining 17 properties are dedicated to affordable housing for low-income residents, alongside the Von Brandt Family Center and the NVCH office.

Our Resident Services Team offers classes and programs that facilitate thousands of connections to nearly 100 Napa nonprofits in areas such as healthcare, education, legal aid, and job training. We are dedicated to empowering our residents with the resources and skills they need for personal and community success.

Since 2015, NVCH’s Home Sharing program has been matching qualified Home Seekers with Home Providers. This program offers an affordable and safe solution for renters looking for rooms and homeowners with additional space. We conduct background, credit, and criminal checks, verify income, and perform lifestyle and follow-up interviews to ensure successful matches.

By focusing on asset management and strengthening partnerships, NVCH is committed to the long-term stewardship of our properties and the well-being of our residents. Our collaboration with Burbank Housing allows us to enhance the quality and sustainability of affordable housing in Napa County, continuing our mission to build a stronger, more equitable community.