Board Paves Way for New Supportive Housing Complex
The County Board of Supervisors paved the way today for a new supportive housing complex in the El Cerrito neighborhood.
Today’s board vote will allow the County Health and Human Services Agency to enter a public-private partnership with PATH Ventures, the City of San Diego and the San Diego Housing Commission and apply for $12 million, made available through the state’s Homekey Program.
The Homekey Program provides funding to public agencies to quickly expand permanent supportive housing options for persons experiencing homelessness and people at risk of becoming homeless.
If the state approves the application, the County and its partners will build 41 housing units above a new multicultural family counseling center at the intersection of El Cajon Blvd. and 55th St. The complex would include studio units, as well as one- and two-bedroom apartments, and house up to 75 at-risk San Diegans.
“The El Cerrito development will help reduce homelessness and increase affordable housing inventory in our County,” said David Estrella, director of HHSA’s Housing and Community Development Services. “The Homekey program aligns nicely with the County’s Framework for Ending Homelessness by providing permanent affordable housing and support to vulnerable residents for years to come.”
The County and its partners are expected to find out whether the application is approved in a few weeks.