
Turn church land into affordable homes – fast, compliant, and mission-aligned
The SB4 by-right path allows for faith-owned parcels (owned before Jan 1, 2024) to build 100% affordable housing. We handle the process from cradle to keys.
Why SERVE
- We start now. We’re 100% privately funded—no waiting on grants, no mid-project funding gaps.
- Proven developers. Deep residential and commercial delivery experience.
- Checklist experts. We design to objective city standards so approvals are administrative, not political.
- Protect the ministry. Long-term ground leases keep church ownership and generate stable revenue.
What You Get
- Rapid Eligibility & Yield – Parcel eligibility, constraints, and a clear unit count.
- Concept & Feasibility – Massing, unit mix, straight-talk budget, labor compliance built in.
- Site Renderings – Early visuals so what you approve is what gets built.
- Partnership & Finance – Ground lease/JV options, private capital plan, timeline to closing.
- Administrative Submittal – Complete application aligned to local objective standards; labor plan.
- Delivery & Stewardship – GC procurement, lease-up, and long-term oversight playbook.
Common Questions
- How fast can we move? With documents in hand, we begin immediately. Funding is in place.
- Do we lose control of our land? No. A ground lease keeps ownership with the church.
- Environmental review? Approvals are administrative when objective standards are met; we manage all required compliance.
- Prevailing wage? Required—and priced from day one.
Contact Us to Get Started
- Email your property address to SB4@SERVEFoundation.org and we will pull the APN(s) and deed dates for a free eligibility check.
- Alternatively, you may email us at SB4@SERVEFoundation.org for an intial 15-minute board briefing.
SERVE Foundation – FAITH Program
Privately Funded | Mission-first | No Waiting

