Mutual Housing

Mutual Housing

Develops and manages sustainable, resident-led housing

Overview

Mutual Housing California develops, operates, and advocates for sustainable housing that builds strong communities through resident participation and leadership development. It currently houses about 3,000 people and is expanding its geographic reach to help more communities. Its property management division, Mutual Housing Management, provides day-to-day oversight over its housing portfolio, while the organization emphasizes resident involvement to shape places and lives. The company’s goal is to create stable, affordable housing environments and empower residents to lead and participate in their communities.

Significant Headcount Growth

About Mutual Housing

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

Industries

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Sacramento, California

Founded

1988

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What believers are saying

  • Health Net invested $3 million on April 15, 2026 for San Juan Apartments Phase Two.
  • Health Net also funded Fairview Terrace with $3 million in March 2026.
  • Fairview Terrace won $2.8 million gap financing on April 3, 2026 and nears groundbreaking.

What critics are saying

  • Fairview Terrace still depends on tax credits and construction starts after financing closes.
  • The Davis subsidy fight exposed high public capital needs for 69-unit projects.
  • If tax-credit equity dries up, Mutual Housing stalls because every project needs layered subsidies.

What makes Mutual Housing unique

  • Mutual Housing pairs development, property management, and resident services across Northern California since 1988.
  • June 30, 2026 modular alliance targets 580-plus units through 2028 with AO, Guerdon, Brown.
  • San Juan One opened July 7, 2026, proving execution on difficult infill sites.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

9%
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