The South River Village Apartments celebrated its grand opening in the City of Oceanside in San Diego County on August 7, 2025! Developed by Mirka Investments, this new multifamily housing project includes 43 affordable one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments for families earning between 50% to 70% of the area median income.
The South River Village Apartments had its grand opening on August 7, 2025.
Fifteen of the units are reserved for individuals and families supported by the San Diego Regional Center (SDRC). The Department’s Office of Community Development provides funding to develop affordable multifamily housing projects like this one proposed by the regional centers.
A bathtub in one of the South River Apartments.
SDRC’s Assistant Executive Director Kate Kinnamont expressed the regional center’s commitment to working with developers to set aside units for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. “We really want to see individuals we serve be in a safe environment, where they are part of the community and have access to activities that are around them,” said Kinnamont.
One person receiving regional center services with SDRC spoke about their new home: “It feels amazing. I love it so much.”
The kitchen of one of South River Village Apartments
With more units still available for qualified individuals and families supported by SDRC, they also shared their hope that others will have the same opportunity. “I think it is very possible. It’s definitely feasible and I think more people should be able to get it. I think it should be possible for them to do that,” the resident said.
This project is part of many affordable multifamily housing developments across California that include units for people served by regional centers. Some recent affordable multifamily housing examples include:
- Sacramento: 10 units for people served by Alta California Regional Center at The Heights on Stockton Boulevard
- Pomona: 11 apartments for people served by the San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center at the Prisma Artist Lofts
- Modesto: 16 studio apartments for people served by Valley Mountain Regional Center at the 1612 Apartments
These multifamily housing developments are possible through partnerships between housing developer organizations, regional centers, the Department, other state agencies, and local governments and organizations. Together, they are creating more opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live in safe, affordable, and sustainable communities where they can thrive.