Linc Housing and W&J Investments Start Construction on Heritage Park Apartments in Sonoma County

All-New Community in Windsor Features 33 Affordable and Supportive Homes for Veterans and Low-Income Working Families

WINDSOR, Calif., March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nonprofit Linc Housing and its co-developer W&J Investments announced the start of construction on Heritage Park Apartments, a 33-home affordable and supportive housing community in Sonoma County's Town of Windsor. The all-new complex, located at 8685 Old Redwood Highway, will be for veterans who have experienced homelessness, veteran families, and low-income working families earning 30-80% of the area median income.

According to the latest data from the Association of Bay Area Governments, more than 55% of rental-occupied households in Windsor are cost burdened, paying more than 30% of their income on rent, demonstrating the needs for more affordable housing.

"This is an incredibly impactful project," said Windsor Mayor Rosa Reynoza. "It's important to not only provide housing but also offer the support and services that can help people thrive in the long term. Having wraparound services will make a difference to the individuals and families residing here."  

The three-story building will feature 4 one-bedroom homes, 16 two-bedroom homes and 13 three-bedroom homes for larger families. Ten units are designated for veterans who have been homeless and will be supported by Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers through the City of Santa Rosa Housing Authority. Eight additional apartments are subsidized with project-based vouchers from the Sonoma County Housing Authority. These 18 households will also receive onsite support through wraparound services provided by Reach for Home and the Veteran's Administration HUD-VASH team. Support will include mental health and physical health services, employment counseling and job placement, education, substance use counseling, money management, assistance in obtaining and maintaining benefits, and referrals to community-based services and resources.

"As the cost of housing and other basic necessities continue to rise, families throughout California struggle to make ends meet and many are at risk of becoming homeless," said Rebecca Clark, Linc Housing CEO. "Heritage Park reflects Linc Housing's commitment to creating opportunities and stability through housing with services for vulnerable populations while nurturing a vibrant, supportive community where everyone can thrive." 

Heritage Park will offer community spaces to foster connection and relaxation, including landscaped outdoor areas, a play area for children, and a multi-purpose room for resident events and activities. These amenities promote a sense of belonging and enhance residents' quality of life. Other features will include a computer lab, bicycle storage, a community garden, and convenient access to public transportation, shopping and other services.

"This development has been a long time in the making," said Michael Weyrick, president of W&J. "We're so appreciative of our partnership with Windsor and Sonoma County and their support in helping us bring this much-needed housing to the community. We look forward to welcoming residents in early 2026."

Funding for the development comes from a variety of sources, including loans from the Town of Windsor, American Rescue Plan Funds from Sonoma County, construction loan from JP Morgan Chase, permanent loan from Citibank, and tax credit equity from Raymond James. Predevelopment support was provided by the Town of Windsor. 

The community was designed by Onyx Creative, and the general contractor is Precision General Commercial Contractors, Inc.  

About Linc Housing Corporation
Linc Housing, one of California's leading nonprofit developers of affordable housing, is committed to building communities and strengthening neighborhoods for underserved populations. Linc has developed nearly 9,700 homes in 96 communities statewide. Known for its excellent design, outstanding management, and life-enhancing resident services, Linc has more than 40 years of experience serving families, seniors, individuals with special needs, and local governments. For more information, visit www.linchousing.org. To donate, visit www.linchousing.org/donate. To stay connected and join the conversation on social media, follow on Instagram @linchousing, LinkedIn Linc Housing and Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter) @LincHousing.

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