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On January 22, 2025, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento celebrated the beginning of construction on a 10-unit affordable housing infill project with a “Wall Raising” at the 300 Persifer Street project in the heart of Folsom. This is a residential infill project that will turn one lot into five homes, each with an accessory dwelling unit (ADU). The project received a $374,000 award in Green Means Go funding to support the 100 percent affordable housing project.

Located near the Folsom Historic District and a half mile from the light rail, the lot is an ideal infill housing opportunity. Although the parcel was once used by the city for offices, officials had a different vision for it that included residential buildings to fit the spirit of the neighborhood while also providing homes for families.

During a 2023 interview with Leah Miller, Habitat’s chief executive officer, she shared that this is the organization’s first build in the City of Folsom, and it looks a little different from their typical projects. The ability to build two homes on a single lot for ownership is due to a piece of California legislation passed in 2019 that allows nonprofits to build and sell affordable ADUs so long as buyers meet certain criteria.

Unlike most affordable housing projects, Habitat’s approach provides a path to homeownership for low-income families. Homes are sold at the appraised price, and affordable mortgages are provided through the organization. This allows families to own their home and build their wealth. At 300 Persifer, 10 families will have an opportunity to begin their homeownership journeys, and Habitat will help revitalize a part of this neighborhood.