Mountain View Broke Ground on La Bella Housing

The affordable housing project will add 108 new residential units to the city using Measure A bond funds.

Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Construction

Mountain View Broke Ground on La Bella Housing

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Santa Clara County and partners have officially broken ground on the La Bella affordable housing development in Mountain View. The project is designed to provide 108 housing units for low-income individuals, people with disabilities, and those needing rapid rehousing.

Why it matters

This development serves as a key initiative to provide critical housing options for vulnerable populations, including those experiencing homelessness. It reflects a continued effort by local officials to address housing affordability through long-term bond investments.

The La Bella project received $10.5 million in county funding, including $8.5 million from the 2016 Measure A bond. Mountain View has now secured $67 million in total bond funds to support six developments across the city.

The players

Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors

The board oversees county funding and has approved $747 million for multifamily rental housing projects since 2016.

Alta Housing

This real estate developer partnered with Public Storage to facilitate the land exchange necessary for the new housing site.

Public Storage

The company participated in the land exchange that allowed for the reclassification of the property for residential use.

The details

The development at 1020 Terra Bella Ave. features 27 units for Rapid Rehousing, 69 units for residents earning up to 60% of the area median income, and 10 units for low-income individuals with disabilities. The project site was secured through a land exchange between developer Alta Housing and Public Storage to facilitate the residential transition.

2016: Voters approved the Measure A Affordable Housing Bond.
October 8, 2026: The groundbreaking ceremony for the La Bella development took place.

Market Landscape

This development follows a trend of increasing investment in subsidized residential projects throughout the county. By utilizing the 2016 Measure A Affordable Housing Bond, local leaders are prioritizing large-scale housing infrastructure to stabilize the regional rental market.

The completion of this site will provide stable housing for 108 households, including targeted support for people with disabilities and those experiencing homelessness. Residents in the area can expect continued municipal investment in high-density housing projects as part of long-term affordability goals.

The takeaway

This development illustrates how land-use partnerships can unlock space for critical social infrastructure in high-cost areas. Future housing efforts in the region will likely continue to rely on the $950 million bond framework to address ongoing inventory shortages.