Our Mission

To build and preserve housing for people vital to our community. 

We are a local nonprofit organization addressing the lack of low- and moderately priced housing that is essential to retaining and enhancing the vitality and character of our rural community. We facilitate activity to provide rental, home ownership and nontraditional housing opportunities for unskilled, skilled and professional workforces, families and senior citizens.

Our primary goal is to make small-town living accessible to a diverse group of people.

We are committed to utilizing innovative strategies to create a range of housing opportunities, while striving to meet and exceed resource conservation requirements.

      OTSH: Our Role in the Community

      Create Housing

      Identify in-fill opportunities. Find creative solutions for building housing to keep our workers, teachers and first responders in St. Helena.

      Preserve Housing

      Partner with sellers, local government, other housing non-profits, and the private sector to preserve existing rental stock at affordable levels.

      Public Education

      Help people understand the importance of maintaining a diverse and vital community. Every demographic contributes to the greater good.

      What’s Happening in Our Town

      Read the Latest News & Updates

      our town st helena: Bertha a brenkle court homeowner building her own home

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      We're Making a Difference

      I have lived and worked in St. Helena since 1982. Building my own house here is a dream come true!
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      Bertha Delgadillo
      Brenkle Court Homeowner

      Gamble Grove Waitlist Now Open

      Applications are now being accepted for Gamble Grove at 963 Pope Street in St. Helena. 


      This workforce rental housing community offers 1- and 2-bedroom apartments, as well as a 2-bedroom cottage, and is centrally located within walking distance to public transportation, schools, shopping, and other daily essentials. The property includes a mix of units for very low-, low-, and moderate-income renters, providing an opportunity for local residents to live close to where they work and stay connected to the St. Helena community. Know someone who might be a good fit?

      Share this website with them to learn more and apply.

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