anchor Description
This project will provide deeply affordable living quarters. The facility will include individual, furnished units with private bathrooms and limited kitchen facilities. The units would be rented at an extremely affordable rate so individuals can end their experience with homelessness and have access to supportive services.
anchorCapacity
18 units for 1- or 2-person households
anchorEstimated Schedule
Initial research and evaluation occurred between FY22-FY24. Further planning and site selection was temporarily on hold pending improved market affordability. Site selection finalized in FY26. Design expected to complete in FY27. Construction expected to complete in FY29.
anchor Justification
A major obstacle to ending homelessness is the lack of affordable housing. Many individuals that are experiencing homelessness are able to maintain permanent housing when it is affordable and equipped with supportive services. This project will renovate an existing facility to include individual, furnished units with private bathrooms and limited kitchen facilities.
anchorFiscal Note
FY22 supplemental in Federal Aid for the amount of $100,000 for planning. FY26 supplemental in Federal Aid for the amount of $7,221,940.
anchorCoordination
Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Housing and Community Affairs, and Department of General Services