Affordable housing at Avenue Q and 4th Street East
Summary
A 72-unit affordable housing project at Avenue Q and 4th Street East keeps stalling — LINC needs two more 90-day extensions to close a roughly $40 million funding gap. Councilmembers flagged the developer's history of delinquencies and asked for a report on the city's recourse if LINC fails.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $40 million in sought outside funding plus grant funds already appropriated are at risk if LINC can't perform.
Future residents of 72 affordable units — if the project ever breaks ground.
Residents awaiting affordable housing and the city, which holds grant funds and valuable land while negotiations drag on.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council/SA/HA Mins - Jul 7, 2026
The Housing Authority gave developer Linc more time on its negotiation agreement and loan commitment for a proposed affordable housing project, with questions raised about Linc's performance and a report back due within 180 days.
City Council/SA/HA/PAA/PFA - May 5, 2026
A 272-unit apartment complex is moving forward on 9.8 vacant acres in northeast Palmdale after the council amended its density bonus agreement. That means hundreds of new homes — and new residents — on a currently empty site.
Related development
Linc 4th Street Palmdale affordable housing development
If the project proceeds, the 4.66-acre site would add affordable rental homes plus a manager's unit to Palmdale.
MOD 26-0010 — Density Bonus Agreement Amendment (272-unit multifamily development)
Adds 272 rental homes to a currently vacant corner in northeast Palmdale.
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