Resources for Community Development

Resources for Community Development

Non-profit housing developer and manager

Overview

Resources for Community Development (RCD) is a Bay Area nonprofit real estate developer that builds, owns, and preserves affordable housing for low-income people, seniors, and those with special needs. It acquires sites, assembles mixed public and private funding (including VHHP), and develops or preserves housing, while offering on-site resident services that support stability, health, economic security, and youth programs. RCD sets itself apart by pairing affordable housing with community development and advocacy through a dedicated department, focusing on long-term financial health of properties and neighborhood improvement as a whole. Its goal is to provide permanently affordable homes for vulnerable residents and to act as a catalyst for positive community change.

About Resources for Community Development

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Why Resources for Community Development is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Government & Public Sector

Social Impact

Real Estate

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Berkeley, California

Founded

1984

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What believers are saying

  • RCD opened 446 apartments in 2025 and welcomed 900 residents into housing.
  • Lupina broke ground in April 2026, adding 99 affordable homes in San José.
  • RCD’s 2026 pipeline includes Bella Vista, Thornton & Post, Hayward Parcel 8, and Civic Crossing.

What critics are saying

  • HUD’s July 2026 CoC funding rules threatened homelessness-service revenue across California nonprofits.
  • RCD’s 2027 pipeline still depends on approvals, construction, and public capital in Santa Clara.
  • Affordability economics remain brutal; one stalled funding gap can freeze projects for years.

What makes Resources for Community Development unique

  • RCD built 3,000+ permanently affordable homes across six Bay Area counties by 2025.
  • RCD pairs development with resident services, unlike pure landlords chasing rent growth.
  • RCD specializes in deeply affordable, supportive housing; one-third serve special-needs residents.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Commuter Benefits

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Hybrid Work Options

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