MidPen Housing

MidPen Housing

Non-profit affordable housing developer and manager

Overview

MidPen Housing develops, owns, and manages affordable housing communities in Northern California. As a national non-profit, it has built over 100 communities and 7,500 homes for low-income families, seniors, and people with special needs. Its housing projects are designed and managed to provide safe, affordable places where residents can live, thrive, and participate in their communities. The company finances and oversees the construction and long-term operation of these properties, ensuring quality buildings and supportive management. What sets MidPen apart is its mission-driven approach, long track record (40 years), and recognition for its award-winning developments, highlighting a sustained focus on social impact rather than profit. Its goal is to expand access to safe, affordable housing so that residents can improve other areas of their lives and contribute to their communities.

About MidPen Housing

Simplify's Rating
Why MidPen Housing is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Government & Public Sector

Social Impact

Real Estate

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Foster City, California

Founded

1970

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What believers are saying

  • Cienega Heights adds 80 affordable homes in Santa Cruz County second phase.
  • Firehouse Square opens in Belmont with City partnership for new residents.
  • Mahonia Glen provides 43 homes for families, farmworkers at 30-60% AMI.

What critics are saying

  • Eden Housing captures 30% more LIHTC awards in Santa Clara County 2025 cycle.
  • Sunnyvale selects Eden Housing for 126-unit project, diverting MidPen funding.
  • Midway Village tenants' class action lawsuit settles for $15M, halts projects.

What makes MidPen Housing unique

  • MidPen develops award-winning affordable housing for low-income families, seniors, special needs.
  • Completed over 100 communities, 7,500 homes across Northern California in 40 years.
  • Integrates transit-oriented developments like Capitol Light Rail Station partnership.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

403(b) Retirement Investment

Employee Education Reimbursement Program

Paid Parental Leave

FSA for Childcare, Medical, and Commuter Benefits

EAP Program

Pet Insurance

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Wellness Days

Company News

Yield PRO
May 29th, 2025
Cienega Heights Brings 80 New Affordable Homes to Santa Cruz County

Cienega Heights is the second phase of a three-phase effort to create affordable homes on nearly 15 acres of city and unincorporated county land; MidPen completed the first phase of 46 homes at Pippin Orchards Apartments in 2018.

Multi-Housing News
Nov 12th, 2024
Oakland Affordable Housing Opens Its Doors

MidPen Housing, in partnership with the City of Oakland and the Oakland Housing Authority, developed the property, which offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments.

Yield PRO
Aug 20th, 2024
MidPen Housing Hires Amy Steadman as Chief People Officer

MidPen Housing hires Amy Steadman as Chief People Officer.

Yield PRO
Apr 17th, 2024
MidPen Housing Promotes Ann Goggins Gregory to COO

MidPen Housing promotes Ann Goggins Gregory to COO.

AOL
Dec 10th, 2023
Midpen gets $2.1 million state grant to help newts get safely to breeding grounds

Midpen gets $2.1 million state grant to help newts get safely to breeding grounds.

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