DATE:
May 6, 2025
15
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
SUPPORT FOR ONE HOMEKEY+ PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WITH THE SAN DIEGO HOUSING COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND RELATED CEQA FINDING (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
On November 26, 2024, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), in collaboration with the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet), announced the availability of $2.1 billion of Homekey+ program funds, of which $148.2 million are available for the San Diego region, including $91.9 million for Veterans housing. Homekey+ is the permanent supportive housing component of Proposition 1 passed by California voters in March 2024 that supports the State's goal to reduce homelessness and protect vulnerable populations through changes to the Mental Health Services Act.
Homekey+ provides an opportunity for regional and local public entities to develop permanent supportive housing for Veterans and people living with a behavioral health challenge, including mental health and/or substance use challenges, who are at-risk of or experiencing homelessness. Eligible applicants include cities, counties, regional and local public agencies including Public Housing Authorities who may apply independently or jointly with a development partner.
In partnership, the San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC), the City of San Diego, and County of San Diego (County) Health and Human Services Agency will expand on prior Homekey efforts to ensure Homekey+ funding allocated to the region is secured and leveraged to provide additional housing resources to the most vulnerable members of our community.
Today's actions request the San Diego County Board of Supervisors (Board) find that the proposed actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. They also request authorization of up to $7 million in General Purpose Revenue made available through the American Rescue ...
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