FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 10, 2026
Latisha Townsend – Communications Director, Supervisor Foley
(714) 559-8364 | Latisha.Townsend@ocgov.com
U.S. Rep. Derek Tran Presents $250,000 to OC Housing Finance Trust for Affordable Housing Construction in Orange County
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA – Today, U.S. Representative Derek Tran, joined by Orange County Vice Chair and Housing Finance Trust Chair Katrina Foley, presented $250,000 in federal Community Project Funding to support the development of 2,700 permanent affordable housing units across Orange County.
“The OC Housing Finance Trust will leverage Representative Tran’s $250K into $1.25 million in affordable housing financing. This investment will support our workforce housing initiatives and deliver on our promise to Orange County families to solve the housing affordability crisis,” said Supervisor Katrina Foley.
Left to Right: Juan Gonzalez – Public Affairs Manager at SoCal Gas, Paulina Alvarez - Government Affairs Manager at OC Business Council, Santa Ana Councilmember Jessie Lopez, Congressman Derek Tran, Irvine Councilmember Melinda Liu, Tina Javid - Regional Affairs Manager at SoCal Gas, Amanda Walsh - VP of Government Relations at OC Business Council
“Orange County is, without a doubt, one of the best places in the country to live, work, and raise a family. My wife and I are raising our kids here. But with high demand comes high costs,” said Representative Derek Tran. “That’s why I’m so proud to present $250,000 to the Orange County Housing Finance Trust to build 2,700 affordable housing units in Orange County. Californians are asking us to solve the housing crisis, and we’re stepping up to the plate, because every Southern California family deserves a safe, stable place they can call home.”
HR7148 was signed into law on February 3, 2026. The final bill includes $250,000 for Orange County Housing Finance Trust affordable housing developments. Part of a more than $14 million funding package, this investment ensures Orange County remains safe, healthy, and economically thriving for Southern California Residents.
To inquire about Supervisor Foley’s media availability, please contact Latisha Townsend at (714) 559-8364.
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Vice Chair Katrina Foley was elected to the Board of Supervisors in 2022 to represent the newly established District 5, which includes the cities of Aliso Viejo, Costa Mesa, Dana Point, a large portion of Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Newport Beach, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, as well as the unincorporated areas of Coto de Caza, Emerald Bay, Ladera Ranch, Las Flores, Rancho Mission Viejo, Stonecliffe and Wagon Wheel. This is her second term on the Board of Supervisors, where she previously served District 2.
Vice Chair Foley’s 2026 Board appointments include:
Chair – Orange County Housing Finance Trust
Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA)
Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
Orange County Audit Oversight Committee
OC Public Libraries Advisory Board
Newport Bay and South Orange County Watershed Executive Committees
Transportation Corridor Agency - Foothill/Eastern
Transportation Corridor Agency - San Joaquin Hills
Coastal Greenbelt Authority
