Governor Newsom Announces Million to Support Farmworker Homeownership
Why It Matters: The $16 million awarded today will help expand homeownership for farmworkers in California. As part of today's announcement, San Ma...

Why It Matters: The $16 million awarded today will help expand homeownership for farmworkers in California. As part of today's announcement, San Mateo County will receive $5 million to purchase homes for survivors of the tragic Half Moon Bay farm shooting in January. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the awarding of $16 million in grants to increase homeownership for farmworkers in California. The grants will support five programs statewide to build or purchase homes for lower-income farmworkers and advance programs that help farmworkers become or remain homeowners through mortgage assistance.