About Us
Our mission
The mission of Napa Valley Community Housing is to develop and preserve affordable homes and through our Resident Services Program, teach successful life and leadership skills.
Our vision
Napa Valley Community Housing envisions “A community where everyone has a safe and affordable place to live and the tools to attain self-sufficiency.”
Our history
The merger of 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. NVCH also played a leading role in the development and oversight of three Farmworker Housing Centers, which provide shelter for 180 workers each night.
Homes across Napa County
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.
Supporting our residents
Our Resident Services Team offers classes and programs that make thousands of connections to nearly 100 Napa nonprofits in areas such as healthcare, education, legal aid, and job training. Our team helps residents find resources and build skills for themselves and their communities.
Home Sharing
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 support successful matches.
Caring for our homes for the long term
In 2024, NVCH entered into a partnership with Burbank Housing. 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. NVCH continues to own the properties and provide comprehensive resident services.
