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Affordable Housing Development Expands Low-Income Family Housing in East Long Beach
By Staff Writer
Published on Tue, Jun 16, 2026
A new affordable housing community is taking root in East Long Beach, bringing dozens of new homes and expanded opportunities for families in the Zaferia neighborhood.
City leaders and development partner Linc Housing recently celebrated the groundbreaking of Thrive, a 73-unit affordable housing development that will provide family-oriented apartments near schools, parks, public transit, the library and other everyday amenities.
Located at 4151 E. Fountain St., the development represents another milestone in the City’s ongoing efforts to expand affordable housing opportunities in neighborhoods throughout Long Beach.
Designed to help address a shortage of affordable family housing, Thrive will include 21 three-bedroom apartments, 16 two-bedroom units and 36 one-bedroom homes. All apartments will meet state and federal accessibility standards, with several units featuring enhanced mobility and communication accommodations for residents with disabilities.
The development will reserve 18 apartments for residents with disabilities earning no more than 30% of the Area Median Income, while 54 units will be designated for households earning up to 60% of the Area Median Income. One additional unit will be occupied by an on-site property manager.
Beyond housing, Thrive is designed to foster community and connection. Residents will have access to a large central courtyard with barbecue areas and playground equipment, two outdoor gathering decks and a dog run. To help minimize impacts on nearby residential streets, the project also includes a new vehicle access point from Anaheim Street.
Construction is expected to be completed in late 2027, with information about the resident application process to be announced closer to the project's completion.
The $66.1 million development is being supported through a combination of public and private funding sources, including financing from the Long Beach Community Investment Company, the nonprofit arm of the City focused on increasing housing availability and affordability throughout Long Beach.
Thrive is one of six affordable housing developments currently under construction across the city as Long Beach continues to expand housing options for families, older adults, individuals experiencing homelessness and first-time homebuyers. Recent projects include the Armory Arts Collective, which will provide 63 apartments for low-income older adults, along with several other developments that are adding hundreds of affordable homes citywide.
These housing developments will provide people with an affordable place to call home while increasing housing stability and providing opportunities for future generations of Long Beach residents.
