COUNTY PROVIDES $11.5 MILLION FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND VETERANS

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Source: County News Service

Proposals from developers due by Dec. 20

November 11, 2024 (San Diego) – Just in time for Veterans’ Day,the County of San Diego has made $11.5 million available to finance the creation of affordable housing to benefit low-income people and unsheltered veterans.  

The notice of funding availability (NOFA) was created from a combination of funds:

  • $3.5 million from the County’s Innovative Housing Trust Fund, 

The NOFA also includes the opportunity to apply for Project Based Vouchers through both the Housing Choice Voucher program as well as the Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing programs. 

“Our region is behind in housing development to meet the needs of our community,” said David Estrella, director of Health and Human Services Agency’s Housing and Community Development Services. “We are constantly looking for construction, rehabilitation, and acquisition opportunities that increase affordable housing, supporting families, our veterans and ultimately build a more resilient future for the county.”

Proposals from qualified developers must be complete and in compliance with all the specified requirements set forth in the solicitation documents. 

Applications close at 2 p.m. on Dec. 20, 2024.  

For more information, please visit the Housing and Community Development Services website or email at community.development@sdcounty.ca.gov.

 


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