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Housing Trust Placer's Annual Local Housing Trust Fund
Serving Placer County since 2020

Building Affordable Housing Dreams
Empowering communities with access to affordable, safe, and sustainable housing options.
Who We Are

Who we are

Housing Trust Placer, Inc. (HTP) is a non-profit housing organization established in 2020, dedicated to making affordable housing a reality for the Placer County community. With a diverse board of directors skilled in affordable housing, banking, real estate development, and fundraising, HTP effectively connects public and private resources. Our mission is to ensure low-income families have access to safe and stable housing, turning their housing dreams into reality.

Our Team

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CEO

Robyn van Ekelenburg
Robyn has 25 years of real estate development experience, with 18 years focused on affordable housing program development. She partners with developers statewide on various aspects of affordable housing and serves on the Board of Directors for Housing Trust Placer, supporting affordable housing in the Sacramento region.

CEO

Teresa Martinez Gonzales
Teresa, a UC Berkeley Anthropology graduate, has over 15 years of experience in community building, specializing in municipal workforce development and housing programs. She focuses on connecting neighborhoods to resources and technology, while advocating for housing and climate change issues.

Board Chair

Dave Cook
Dave Cook, with a 40-year career in residential real estate development, has held various leadership positions and founded consulting firms specializing in land development services. He has served on multiple community boards and now focuses primarily on Housing Trust Placer as he approaches retirement.

Vice Chair

Jim Bayless
Jim, an MBA graduate from UC Berkeley, has over 30 years of experience in production homebuilding management, including leadership roles at major companies and founding his own homebuilding firm. He currently serves as Sr. VP of Land Development and Acquisitions at Summit Development and has held leadership positions in several industry associations.

Treasurer

Gabe Brown
Gabe Brown has over 15 years of experience in affordable housing and financing, overseeing construction loans and tax credit equity investments at Bank of the West. He manages the bank's FHLB SF AHP program and serves on the loan committee for California Community Reinvestment Corporation, approving permanent financing for affordable housing projects statewide.

Board Member

Bruce Inman
Bruce Inman, a founding partner of Inman Law Group, LLP, specializes in creating common interest developments and advising community associations. With extensive experience in various development projects, he has held leadership positions in industry associations and regularly speaks on community association legal issues.

Board Member

Patrick McHone
Patrick McHone, with over 35 years of commercial banking experience and a BS in Business Administration from Menlo College, has been River City Bank's Chief Credit Officer since 2008. He has played a key role in developing River City Bank into a premier business bank with $3.2 Billion in assets, following his 17-year tenure in senior management at Mechanics Bank.

Secretary

Jim Ray
Jim Ray, a Stanford graduate and registered Civil Engineer, recently retired as President of MacKay and Somps Civil Engineers after a 44-year career with the firm. He grew the Sacramento office significantly, received multiple industry awards, and played a key role in major residential developments and land use policy issues.

Board Member

Dan Heldridge
Dan has led a diverse career in community development, including roles at Morgan Stanley as Executive Director in Community Development Finance and at Low Income Investment Fund as Director of Lending Operations. His work spans micro-finance, business finance, affordable housing, and emerging markets development, with a focus on using capital markets for social good and supporting minority-owned developers.

Board Member

Deana Ellis
Deana is Vice President of Land Resources at Cresleigh Homes, overseeing site acquisition, project entitlements, and land development in Northern California. With extensive experience in mixed-use and infill projects, she advocates for pedestrian, transit, and bike-centered urban revitalization and serves on boards for the Urban Land Institute and North State Building Industry Association.

Board Member

Holly Tiche
Holly is President of Placer Ranch, Inc., overseeing a 2,220-acre mixed-use development in Placer County owned by philanthropist Eli Broad. A graduate of Sacramento State, she has managed Broad’s real estate holdings in the Sacramento area since 1996 and serves on several local boards, including The Foundation at Sacramento State and Housing Trust Placer.

Board Member

Lina Vo
Lina is Vice President in the Community Development Finance group at Morgan Stanley, overseeing the underwriting and management of a $600 million portfolio of affordable housing construction loans. With over 10 years of experience in affordable housing and lending, she previously worked at the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York and holds a BA in Finance from Temple University and an MBA from Boston University..

Our Misson

Partnering to provide financing and services that will increase the opportunities available for lower-income families and individuals to obtain decent, safe, and sanitary affordable housing in Placer County. Through collaboration with public and private sectors, we are dedicated to ensuring that everyone in our community has access to a place they can proudly call home.

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What we do

Fundraising

Leverage County funding with donations from banks, hospitals, companies and individuals, charitable foundations, as well as county, state and federal grants, tax credits and other funding opportunities.

Aquisition

Leverage local knowledge, contacts, and partners to locate, option and help acquire and /or construct or redevelop affordable housing units.

Financing

Provide gap financing through public and private sources to facilitate affordable housing and work in coordination with Placer County priorities to fulfill mutual objectvies which promote affordable hhousing within the community.

Advocacy & Education

Educate the public and advocate for achieveable affordable housing solutions in Placer County that deliver safe and sanitary shelter to those families and individual in need.

Latest Projects

We are dedicated to creating affordable housing solutions that strengthen and uplift communities. Our recent projects focus on providing safe, affordable homes that promote stability and growth. Stay tuned for updates as we continue to make a lasting impact across Placer County.

Placer County Approves Sabre City Parkside

A Unique Build-to-Rent Community.

With financing from Placer County, Housing Trust Placer purchased 3.78 acres in Western Placer County to develop 22 lots, each featuring a primary home and an ADU, totaling 44 homes.

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New Affordable Housing Development at Penryn Roade

In Partnership with USA Properties Fund, Inc

Housing Trust Placer is under contract to acquire 3130 Penryn Road for the development of 240 affordable apartment homes in partnership with USA Properties Fund, Inc..

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All our efforts are made possible with county & community support. Donate

News

Stay up-to-date with the latest news, announcements, and community impacts as we continue our mission to provide safe, affordable homes. Check back often for updates on our work and milestones in Placer County.

September 2024 Join us for Housing Trust Placer’s Annual Local Housing Trust Fund Meeting!

This event is open to the public and provides a unique opportunity for community members, stakeholders, and housing advocates to come together to discuss plans for supporting affordable housing in our region.

Date: September 16th, 2024
Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM (Pacific Time)
Location: This meeting will be hosted on Zoom
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June 2024 USA Properties Fund plans first affordable housing project in Penryn

Housing Trust Placer is under contract for the acquisition of 3130 Penryn Road, Penryn for the development of 240-affordable apartment homes, which will be constructed in partnership with local developer USA Properties Fund, Inc. Please continue to check back for updates on this project and all other projects with Housing Trust Placer. Housing Trust Placer is under contract for the acquisition of 3130 Penryn Road, Penryn for the development of 240-affordable apartment homes, which will be constructed in partnership with local developer USA Properties Fund, Inc..
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September 2023 Housing Trust Placer to Host its Second Annual Fundraiser on October 2nd

Housing Trust Placer will host its second annual fundraiser at Topgolf in Roseville on October 2, 2023. Sponsors include Taylor Builders (Event Sponsor), North State Building Industry Association, Marques Engineering, and King Engineering. About 200 guests are expected for a fun-filled evening of golf, prizes, and a live auction featuring exciting travel, golf, and culinary experiences.

March 2023 A DASH of New Regulations to Boost Affordable Housing

Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, introduced the Decent, Affordable, Safe Housing for All ("DASH") Act today, aiming to add nearly two million affordable homes. Key proposals include lowering the minimum project financing with tax-exempt bonds from 50% to 25%, increasing tax credit availability. It also provides a 50% cost basis boost for projects with at least 20% Extremely Low Income (ELI) households and calls for a temporary 12.5% increase in the allocation of 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits, the main tool for affordable housing development.

February 2023 Placer County and City of Roseville Win Prohousing Designation

Congratulations to Placer County and the City of Roseville for earning the Prohousing designation from California, recognized by Governor Newsom for their proactive housing efforts. This designation boosts their chances for funding from the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Placer County was noted for its consistent funding to preserve workforce housing and acquire sites for affordable housing. The ten jurisdictions with this designation are: Citrus Heights, El Cerrito, Fontana, Oakland, Placer County, Roseville, Sacramento, Sacramento County, San Diego, and West Sacramento.

Tiered Sponsorship Opportunities

Support our mission and make a lasting impact on the community by becoming a sponsor. Our tiered sponsorship options offer businesses and individuals the chance to contribute at various levels, each with unique benefits and recognition. Join us in making affordable housing a reality for all!

Bronze

Housing Proponent

$1,000 - $4,999

Silver

Housing Supporter

$5,000 - $9,999

Gold

Housing Advocate

$10,000 - $49,000

Platinum

Housing Champion

$50,000 - up

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