AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Burbank Housing Corporation (BHC) owns and manages over 300 affordable rental units in the City of Burbank. We focus on creating mixed-income residences, which are socially healthy and accurately reflect the reality of our communities. Our property portfolio is composed of one-bedroom to four-bedroom units.
All of BHC’s vacancies are filled through a Waiting List system. BHC maintains a joint waiting list for all its properties, which allows applicants to be offered the first available unit in our Affordable Housing Program.
DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
BHC transforms aging and underutilized properties into attractive, well-maintained affordable housing that enhances surrounding neighborhoods while preserving the character of the community.
For nearly 25 years, BHC focused on acquiring and rehabilitating properties in designated focus areas that were experiencing blighting conditions, including deteriorated buildings, overcrowding, limited open space, and inadequate access to community amenities.
Working in partnership with the City of Burbank and other public and private funding partners, BHC acquired multiple properties, completed extensive renovations, and incorporated them into our permanent Affordable Housing Program.
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RECENT PROJECTS
BHC has grown from maintaining affordable housing communities to developing new affordable housing projects. While continuing to take great pride in caring for its existing properties, BHC is creating new housing opportunities to meet the community's growing needs.
In 2021, BHC started a pilot project to identify underutilized land within its own communities for the construction of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU). This effort resulted in two ADU projects that added four new affordable housing units without the need to purchase land.
BHC has also begun developing affordable housing through the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. The organization is currently in the pre-development phase of a 60-unit, 100% affordable community in the Golden State Neighborhood. Construction is expected to begin in 2028.
BHC RESIDENTS
Our Affordable Housing Program has fixed rent rates based on the household’s income level and tenants are responsible for paying their monthly rent in its entirety. John Stewart Company, a professional property management company, is contracted to co-operate our Affordable Housing Program and manage our properties. Our supportive services are specifically catered to serve the residents of Burbank Housing Corporation properties.
Residents are required to sign and live up to a comprehensive rental agreement that includes an anti-drug and crime policy. Every year, BHC residents must complete our annual income certification process, to ensure that our units are being occupied by eligible households.
