Hacienda CDC Selected by City of Hillsboro to Develop “Dolores”, 67 Unit Affordable Housing Community

Hacienda CDC is proud to have been selected by the City of Hillsboro to develop “Dolores”, an affordable housing project built for and inspired by community

HILLSBORO, OR, March 22, 2023— Hacienda Community Development Corporation (CDC) is thrilled to announce that last night, Hillsboro City Council approved our proposal for the “Dolores” affordable housing development in response to the Walker Road Affordable Housing Request for Proposals (RFP). Hacienda’s proposal was selected after a competitive process that began in late September 2022 and attracted affordable housing developers in the region.

“We appreciate the opportunity to partner with the City of Hillsboro to deliver much needed affordable housing,” said Ernesto Fonseca, CEO of Hacienda CDC. Hacienda is deeply grateful for the City's commitment to housing and their investment which includes up to $10.5 million in Metro Affordable Housing Bond funds and land on Walker Road pending additional City and Metro project approvals. Dolores will be sited on two parcels in the Tanasbourne area and will include 67 new affordable homes in a 3-story, elevator-served, community-inspired building with 74 off-street parking spaces.

The new affordable housing community, designed by Access Architecture, will be built by LMC Construction and is inspired by the area’s cultural diversity and the site’s history as a hazelnut tree orchard. The design aims to enhance resident well-being, accessibility, and connectivity with a courtyard, play area, greenspace, covered outdoor gathering space, offices for on-site resident services, and an Earth Advantage GOLD rating.

Named after Latina agricultural labor rights advocate Dolores Huerta, “Dolores” includes 67 affordable rental apartments, including 20 one-bedroom, 17 two-bedroom, 26 three-bedroom, and 3 four-bedroom units, all designated for community members earning 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI) and below. Of these 67 apartments, ten will be Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) to serve individuals and families exiting homelessness. Almost half of the apartments will be affordable to very low-income households, those earning up to 30% Area Median Income. New Narrative will partner with Hacienda to provide wrap-around services for individuals and families served by permanent supportive housing.

“I’m very proud of the work that has been done,” said Hillsboro Mayor Steve Callaway following the City Council vote for the project. “This new development will provide people homes, provide people roots, provide people a strong future, and create a stronger community.” 

Hacienda CDC, a community-based organization that provides affordable housing and holistic community programming and services, will be the project’s developer and owner, and provide on-site resident services. Hacienda has 11 affordable housing communities in the region, including the recently opened Las Adelitas in NE Portland. This is Hacienda’s first affordable housing development in Washington County. 

Along with Metro Affordable Housing Bond funds reserved for this project other sources of funding will include Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity, permanent debt with Oregon Affordable Housing Tax Credits (OAHTC) interest rate subsidy, and deferred developer fees.

We are grateful for the opportunity to develop affordable housing in Hillsboro, and we look forward to this opportunity to partner with the City of Hillsboro, Metro and Washington County to deliver quality affordable housing, culturally responsive resident services, and robust community building opportunities.