What you can get
Project incentives and technical assistance; the amount depends on the housing project.
Who it's for
Experienced developers and owners creating eligible low-income housing.
What you need to know
- The developer needs five years of experience and at least one completed low-income project.
- Projects must meet the applicable affordable-housing income limits.
- The building must be all-electric, without a gas-grid connection, and show modeled resident utility savings.
- The site must be in the service area of SoCalGas, Pacific Gas and Electric, San Diego Gas and Electric or Southwest Gas.
- New buildings, some housing conversions and substantial rebuilds can qualify.
More details and sources
Full program information
Official program name: Building Initiative for Low-Emissions Development Program (BUILD)
Benefits and limits
Incentives and free technical assistance
Full requirements
For building owners or developers of low-income housing with five years’ development experience and at least one completed low-income project. Eligible projects are single and multifamily low-income residential housing with varying income restrictions depending on project location and type of housing; all-electric with no hookups to the gas distribution grid; demonstrate modeled resident utility cost savings; project located in one of four gas service territories (Southern California Gas, Pacific Gas & Electric, San Diego Gas & Electric, and Southwest Gas Corporation.) Eligible residential buildings include newly constructed buildings, existing buildings repurposed for housing; and building additions or renovations where 50% or more of the exterior weight bearing walls are removed or demolished.
Amounts and options
Listed benefit
Incentives and free technical assistance
For building owners or developers of low-income housing with five years’ development experience and at least one completed low-income project. Eligible projects are single and multifamily low-income residential housing with varying income restrictions depending on project location and type of housing; all-electric with no hookups to the gas distribution grid; demonstrate modeled resident utility cost savings; project located in one of four gas service territories (Southern California Gas, Pacific Gas & Electric, San Diego Gas & Electric, and Southwest Gas Corporation.) Eligible residential buildings include newly constructed buildings, existing buildings repurposed for housing; and building additions or renovations where 50% or more of the exterior weight bearing walls are removed or demolished.
Found for the DHS area; check your address and requirements.
For: Businesses and organizations
Areas found for this option
Banning, Big Bear Lake, Chino, Colton, Corona, Desert Edge, Desert Hot Springs, Hemet, Indio, Needles, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Rancho Cucamonga, Rancho Mirage, Riverside, San Bernardino, Temecula, Victorville
Availability and area
Provider availability not verified
Listed in the finder; current funding, enrollment and applicant eligibility require provider confirmation.
This program was found while researching help in the Desert Hot Springs area. The program must confirm the address and applicant qualify.
Utility information
SoCalGas; Southwest Gas; SDG&E
A utility mentioned here is not proof that your account qualifies. Check with the program.
Business types listed in the source
Construction, Multifamily housing, Tribal organizations
Areas listed in the source
Banning, Big Bear Lake, Chino, Colton, Corona, Desert Edge, Desert Hot Springs, Hemet, Indio, Needles, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Rancho Cucamonga, Rancho Mirage, Riverside, San Bernardino, Temecula, Victorville
Where this information comes from
Information collected Oct 30, 2026.
DHSed is an independent guide. The program makes the final decision about help, amounts and rules.