Rural Communities Housing Development Corporation

Street Address:
499 Leslie Street
Ukiah, CA 95482


Phone: 707-463-1975
Fax: 707-463-2252
Website: rchdc.org

Bruce H Alfano, Executive Director

Contact Name: Bruce H Alfano
Phone: 707-463-1975
Fax: 707-463-2252
Email: balfano@rchdc.org


Staff Size: Full Time: 50    Part Time: 16

Background
Rural Communities Housing Development Corporation (RCHDC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) housing development corporation established in 1975 to address the housing needs of the low-income population of Lake and Mendocino counties. The organization's efforts focused initially upon the development of affordable rental housing for low-income families and seniors. In 1983, RCHDC expanded into operating the self-help-housing program serving Lake, Mendocino, and Humboldt counties. In addition, the organization owns and manages multi-family housing projects; those developed and owned by RCHDC, as well as providing property management services of housing projects owned by other non-profit groups in Northern California and Northern Nevada.

Mission
To provide decent, affordable housing to low and moderate income persons on the Northcoast of California.

Lines of Business
  • Asset and Property Management

  • Home Ownership Promotion Services

  • Lending and Loan Portfolio Management

  • Real Estate Development


    • National NeighborWorks ® Programs
  • NeighborWorks Multifamily Initiative
  • NeighborWorks Rural Initiative

    • Accomplishments in FY 2008
  • Provided 38 families with pre- and post- purchase housing counseling.
  • Rehabilitated or repaired 286 rental or owner occupied units (1-4 units).
  • Assisted 18 families in purchasing a home through homeownership counseling, downpayment, closing cost or financing assistance.
  • Owned or managed 1161 rental units.
  • Invested $21,354 in the community through Rural Communities Housing Development Corporation's revolving loan fund, which leveraged $10,778,333 from conventional lenders and other sources.
  • Total direct investment in the community is $10,799,687.

    • Community Services
  • Green Building and Home Improvement

  •  Home Maintenance Training


    • Board of Directors
    NameBoard Role/TitleSectorCompany/OrganizationJob Title
    Ron CavigliaBoard Treasurer; Board MemberCounty GovernmentRural Communities Housing Development Corporation 
    Peter KleinBoard Member  
    Andrew PetersonBoard PresidentCounty Government  
    Kathleen StoneBoard Secretary; Board MemberLocal GovernmentRural Communities Housing Development Corporation 
    William ThompsonBoard Vice President; Board MemberFinancial InstitutionRural Communities Housing Development Corporation 
    Marcia WilliamsBoard MemberCounty GovernmentRural Communities Housing Development CorporationMember of the Board

    About the NeighborWorks ® Network
    The NeighborWorks® network is a nationwide network of more than 240 community development organizations working in nearly 4358 urban, suburban and rural communities across America. These organizations engage in revitalization strategies that strengthen communities and transform lives. In the last five years alone, NeighborWorks® organizations have generated more than $8.5 billion in reinvestment and helped more than 500,000 families of modest means purchase or improve their homes or secure safe, decent rental or mutual housing.

    NeighborWorks ® America Contact Information
    District:  Pacific
    Name:  Laurie Delman
    Phone:  714-940-0144x26
    Toll-Free:  
    Fax:  714-940-0973
    Email:  ldelman@nw.org