Representative Tran Delivers $250,000 for Affordable Housing Construction in Orange County
Orange County, CA – U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) presented $250,000 in federal funding he secured to support the construction of 2,700 permanent affordable housing units across Orange County. The Congressman was joined by Orange County Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Katrina Foley to present the federal Community Project Funding to the Orange County Housing Finance Trust.
“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 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.”
“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.
The median home price in Orange County skyrocketed from $799,000 in September 2016 to nearly $1.4 million in March 2026, making Orange County one of the most expensive places to live in the country. The average monthly rent in Orange County also jumped to $2,568 in March 2026, a nearly 29% increase since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Representative Tran secured $250,000 for affordable housing construction as part of an over $14 million package across 15 community projects for Orange and LA Counties that will make life safer, healthier, and easier for Southern California residents.
Through Community Project Funding (CPF), Members of Congress can request direct funding for specific local projects that benefit the communities they represent. The House Appropriations Committee considers up to 15 Community Project Funding requests from each member of Congress, and, once approved by the House and Senate and signed into law by the President, community projects are funded using federal tax revenue. Community Project Funding is subject to strict public transparency and accountability requirements, only available to nonprofit and government entities (for-profit grantees are not eligible), and must demonstrate evidence of compelling community support. In addition, each Member of Congress must certify in writing that there is no financial interest in the project for them and their immediate family. All projects will be audited by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to ensure sound stewardship of taxpayer dollars.
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Congressman Derek Tran represents California’s 45th Congressional District. Serving his first term in Congress, Congressman Tran is a member of the House Armed Services Committee and House Small Business Committee, where he is Ranking Member of the Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations Subcommittee. Congressman Tran is the son of Vietnamese refugees, a Veteran, and fought for consumers as an attorney before entering Congress.