Anaheim to Use $15M Disney Donation for Affordable Housing

Anaheim approves plan for new affordable housing trust, starting with $15M Disney contribution (City of Anaheim, CA)

) ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 29, 2025) - A newly created and funded Anaheim affordable housing trust will help finance affordable communities, provide down payments for first-time homebuyers and help those at risk of eviction. On Thursday the City Council approved guidelines and a spending plan for the Anaheim Local Housing Trust Fund, which was created in August. The fund starts with $16 million - $15 million in funding received this week from Walt D…

Anaheim to use $15M Disney donation for affordable housing

Nearly $10 million from the trust is earmarked for the construction of new affordable housing communities. Anaheim currently has nearly 40 such communities, providing over 4,000 apartments.

Anaheim will use $15 million from Disney for first-time homebuyer program, affordable housing

Councilmembers want the city to prioritize giving future first-time homebuyers in Anaheim down payment assistance, saying officials spent years building affordable rental units and now should put greater focus on creating new homeowners. With $15 million from Disney now in the city’s account, councilmembers have directed staff to set aside some money for building affordable units as proposed, but also to keep reserves available should a planned …

Anaheim Leans on Disneyland Resort Interests to Boost Affordable Housing

Millions of dollars are expected to help residents buy their first home, avoid evictions and generate more affordable homes in Anaheim.

Anaheim Approves Affordable Housing Plan Using $15M From Disney With Reserves for First-Time Homebuyers - WDW News Today

Anaheim approved the plan for how to use $15 million from Disney towards affordable housing, with some changes to how money will be allocated.

Mickey Mouse is a YIMBY - The FWD - HousingForward Virginia

The FWD #231 • 612 wordsThe [Affordable] House of Mouse Faces Real-World HurdlesEven magical corporations can’t wave a wand to solve the affordable housing crisis. Disney’s ambitious plans to build 1,300 affordable units show the potential—and pitfalls—when big companies enter the housing space.The Walt Disney Company announced plans in April 2022 to dedicate 80 acres near Flamingo Crossings for affordable housing. At first, it seemed like a fai…