Sequoia Grove

10 affordable homes in Hayward

In the heart of Hayward, a of tree-lined lot has long sat vacant on A Street. With the support of our community, Habitat for Humanity is transforming this empty parcel into Sequoia Grove: a thriving, affordable, climate-smart neighborhood.

The 10 townhomes of Sequoia Grove will be arranged into two duplexes and two triplexes, with central community features that draw the neighborhood together. And with innovative energy features like universal EV charging infrastructure, induction cooktops, heat-pump systems, and battery backup storage – Sequoia Grove is Habitat East Bay/Silicon Valley’s “greenest” development yet.

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Key Features

Raising the Bar for Green Building

We are raising our bar for sustainability with universal EV charging readiness, battery backup storage, heat-pump systems, induction cooktops, new materials that increase insulation, and more. All this means utility savings, energy security, better indoor air quality, and a softer footprint on the earth.

Where Transit Meets Walkability

Sequoia Grove is situated just a few blocks from Hayward BART and I-880, around the corner from the train station, and just steps from a multitude of bus routes. It is also just steps from local parks and schools, making it ideal for young families. It is also just blocks from all the local amenities downtown Hayward has to offer.

Community Remains at the Heart

While each home will have private outdoor space, Sequoia Grove will feature elements like community tables, a play area, a community garden, and pedestrian paths that connect neighbors.

How We Build

We need volunteers to help build Sequoia Grove!  The majority of Habitat home construction is done by volunteers. That’s right – everyday people, including those who have never swung a hammer! Whether you come out on your own or sponsor a team building day, we need our community of support to help raise the walls on this development.

Volunteer spots will be opening soon!

 

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How It's Funded

Building affordable housing in the Bay Area is no easy feat. From land acquisition to rising material costs, it’s tough to find the funding to build homes and sell them at an affordable price.

We rely on a balance of public and private support to make it happen. That means we depend on the mortgages of Habitat homeowners, on government funding sources,  and most of all – our community. Whether it’s a personal gift or a corporate sponsorship – or any of the many ways to support Habitat – it comes down to community.

Every dollar truly makes a difference.

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We're calling our on Habitat community to help us close our funding gap and reach our community fundraising goal of $3M for Sequoia Grove.

How to own a Home

Purchasing a home with Habitat is a true partnership. Once approved, we will work with you to ensure you are financially prepared for homeownership, we will build alongside you as you volunteer to help build you're own home, and we will celebrate your accomplishments together as we hand over the keys. 

Below is how you can start your partnership with Habitat and become a homeowner in the Bay Area.

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STEPS TO BECOMING A HABITAT HOMEOWNER

The 10 homes at Sequoia Grove will be sold through affordable mortgages to qualifying households with incomes up to 80% AMI.

To qualify for this development's lottery, you must complete the following steps
no later than December 31, 2024.

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Read Program Guidelines & Submit a Pre-Application

Carefully read our program guidelines to make sure you meet the basic criteria needed to qualify for our program.

If you qualify, you can submit a pre-application online or by downloading a pdf version to print and submit by mail.

Our pre-application confirms your household meets our basic program guidelines. The main areas we review are income, credit, U.S. legal residency, and confirming you are a first-time homebuyer.
 
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Learn more about becoming a Habitat homeowner.

Orientations are free, hour-long classes that cover everything you need to know about becoming a homeowner with Habitat. 

Orientations are held every other month via zoom. Please arrive on time for your attendance at the orientation to count toward Habitat’s program requirements. Orientation will be held in English. Adults only please.

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Submit your full application & receive approval.

Once you have submitted a pre-application and attended an orientation, you may be invited to submit a full application.

Successful applicants who are approved by December 31st will be qualified for this development's lottery for selection to take place by the end of January 2025.

How to Get Involved

Become a Habitat Homeowner

These 10 homes will be sold through affordable mortgages to qualifying partner families earning no more than 80% AMI for Alameda County

Homeownership through Habitat begins with completing a pre-application, attending an orientation, and being invited to submit a full application.

Successful applicants who are approved by December 31st will be qualified for this development's lottery for selection to take place by the end of January 2025.

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Donate

Donating to Habitat for Humanity can take many forms. You might make a personal gift of any size via our website, cash, check, or even stock. Or, you may choose to make a planned gift from your estate, retirement assets, or trust. Some donate a vehicle. Others, lumber and paint. You could donate or shop for home improvement goods at ReStore, or have a gift deducted from your paycheck. However you do it, know that your generosity builds homes, communities, and hope. 

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Sponsor

Becoming a Habitat for Humanity sponsor means showing your team – and the community at large – where your values lie. It also means aligning your organization with one of those most respected and recognized brands in the philanthropic space, with marketing benefits to show for it. Sponsorships can be crafted at many levels and in many forms. Your company or organization could sponsor Habitat East Bay/Silicon Valley as a whole, a particular development, a program, or an event.

Or, you can give in a way that gives even more back to you – with team building! Through our Team Building program, we can curate a day for your group out at our construction site. You’ll leave with new bonds formed, skills learned, and hearts lifted.

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Volunteer

Volunteers are involved in just about every aspect of Habitat for Humanity’s work. You’ll find volunteers on our construction sites with a variety of skill levels from beginners to skilled builders. 

For safety reasons, most of our volunteer opportunities are designated for people aged 16 and older. 

If you have time to give or a talent to offer, chances are that Habitat can put it to good use for our community!

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See our Progress on Site

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"We won the lottery for our children, because they will now have a home to grow up in."

Fisehaye, Father and Habitat Homeowner in San Jose

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