California Allocates Nearly $180 Million to Creating 710 Housing Units for Homeless

Housing types allowed include hotel and motel conversions, apartments, commercial building repurposing, and new construction.
California Allocates Nearly $180 Million to Creating 710 Housing Units for Homeless
California Gov. Gavin Newsom visits a Project Homekey site in Los Angeles preparing to house tenants on Aug. 24, 2022. Courtesy of Office of Governor Gavin Newsom
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced $179.7 million in grants Oct. 10 for 710 housing units for the homeless and those at risk across seven counties throughout the state.

The funding represents the third round of so-called Homekey grants—administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development. The agency has created more than 13,700 units since 2021 including the latest announcement using $736 million.

Travis Gillmore
Travis Gillmore
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Travis Gillmore is a White House reporter for The Epoch Times. He previously covered the California legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom. Contact him at [email protected]
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