DATE:
June 25, 2026
02
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
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ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO AUTHORIZING A JOINT APPLICATION TO THE HOMEKEY+ PROGRAM (DISTRICT: 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, announced the availability of $2.1 billion of Homekey+ program funds. Homekey+ is the permanent supportive housing component of Proposition 1 passed by California voters in March 2024 that supports the State 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.
In partnership with Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation and Wakeland Del Rey LP, the County of San Diego (County) Health and Human Services Agency will expand on prior Homekey+ efforts to ensure additional Homekey+ funding is secured for the region 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; adopt a resolution authorizing a joint application with Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation and Wakeland Del Rey LP to HCD for up to $20 million in Homekey+ program funding, to support the 96-unit Paseo del Rey affordable housing development located in the City of Chula Vista; execute documents related to the award of Homekey+ program funding for this development; and direct the Auditor and Controller to establish a trust fund in relation to the...
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