Alder Square will be a high-quality affordable housing community for low-income families in San Bernardino, which is experiencing an era of rapid growth and investment. Alder Square is Phase IV in the Arrowhead Grove redevelopment plan, which started in 2013 between National CORE and the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino. The partnership was established to replace Waterman Gardens – an aging 1940s community that had fallen into poor condition over the years.

National CORE and HACSB’s joint mission is to rejuvenate the surrounding area through the redevelopment of Arrowhead Grove, giving residents more chances to grow and thrive by providing empowering programs, amenities and resources along with affordable housing.

Alder Square will offer 91 apartment homes to individuals and families earning between 30% and 80% of the area median income (AMI) and one apartment for an onsite manager. It will include 14 mobility-accessible apartments and 10 hearing-accessible apartments.

Residents will have access to a host of amazing amenities including a pool, picnic area, children’s play area, community garden, dog run area, bicycle storage and an outdoor space for recreational games and seating.

Alder Square will join Crestview Terrace, Olive Meadows and Valencia Vista in the larger Arrowhead Grove development.

Total Apartments: 92

• 22 One-Bedroom
• 46 Two-Bedroom
• 24 Three-Bedroom (1 Manager’s Apartment)

Affordability

30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70% and 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI)

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!

Applications will be accepted in-person, Starting September 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027. Instructions on how to apply are listed below.

In-person Application Instructions:
Location: Crestview Terrace Apartments
575 East Baseline Street
San Bernardino, CA 92410

Contact Information: (909) 385-2031

• Needed Documents (if applicable):
• Last 3 paystubs. Must be current and consecutive paycheck stubs
• Social Security/SSI Award Letter. Must be most recent
• Unemployment Claim Award letter (current)
• Last 2 years tax returns if self-employment
• VA Benefits
• General relief income
• Passport of Service or notice of action for TANF/Cal-Work
• Retirement income
• Any other income not mentioned here
• 2 most recent bank statements per accounts (checking, savings, chimes, etc.)

Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2027