The funding will help address affordable housing shortages in the City of Fontana and give more low-income Fontana residents pathways to permanent housing

Rep. Pete Aguilar announced that he secured $1.2 million in community project funding for the City of Fontana’s Aldea Apartments Acquisition Phase II project. This grant funding will help expand affordable housing and address homelessness in the Inland Empire by purchasing 2.4 acres of land adjacent to the Aldea Apartments building, where 80 additional housing units will be built. Additionally, the funding will support much-needed upgrades to the existing building’s outdoor amenities to improve residents’ quality of life, including the construction of a children’s playground, dog park and parking lot.

Once complete, the Aldea Apartments will serve as a bridge between temporary shelter programs and permanent housing, giving individuals and families at risk of falling into homelessness a stable, low-cost place to live. You can watch the full video of the press conference here and find photos from the event above and here.

“Here in the Inland Empire, we know how important it is for our neighbors to have access to safe and affordable homes for their families, even when they fall on hard times,” said Rep. Pete Aguilar. “That’s why I’m proud to deliver $1.2 million for the City of Fontana to upgrade and expand the Aldea Apartments, giving families at risk of homelessness a stable, low-cost and comfortable place to call home. I’ll keep fighting to lower the cost of housing and deliver more resources that help families in our community build brighter futures.”

“Support from our partners, like Congressman Pete Aguilar, serves as a foundation for building a strong, thriving community,” said Mayor Acquanetta Warren, City of Fontana. “This funding for the next stage of the Aldea Apartments reflects Fontana’s vision of a community where all residents can find housing stability and opportunities. Congressman Aguilar’s leadership will have a lasting impact in Fontana.”

As a Member of the House Appropriations Committee, Rep. Aguilar secured $19.7 million for 15 projects in California’s 33rd Congressional District in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026.

Rep. Aguilar serves as Chair of the House Democratic Caucus and as a member of the House Committee on Appropriations.