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Public Survey for HOME-ARP Funding
June 27, 2022
Housing and Community Development
Public Survey for HOME-ARP FundingThe City of Salinas was allocated $2,918,774 of HOME American Recovery Plan Act (HOME-ARP) funding from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Public feedback is needed to determine which activities and services should be prioritized. Complete the survey.
...2022 Housing & Development Forum
May 19, 2022
Housing and Community Development
Housing & Development ForumApproximately 30 participants attended the hybrid (in-person and virtual) 2022 Housing & Development Forum hosted by the City's Housing and Community Development Division. Topics included attracting more housing developers, land disposition, and development opportunities to increase affordable housing within city limits.
Foro de Vivienda y DesarrolloAproximadamente 30 participantes asistieron...
Step Up Sites Will Welcome Home Future Residents
May 5, 2022
Housing and Community Development
Increasing Permanent Supportive Housing: The City of Salinas was awarded 29.5 million dollars from California’s Homekey Program to convert the Sanborn Inn and Salinas Inn into permanent “micro studio” units with supportive services for 99 unhoused residents.
Building Strong Communities : Community members, neighbors, and city staff are taking collective action to...
Welcome David to the Housing Team!
May 2, 2022
Housing and Community Development
David Vigil joined the Housing Division as an AmeriCorps VISTA member to advance affordable housing initiatives such as the Farmworker Housing Action Plan and the City's pro-housing designation. These housing initiatives aim to increase affordable housing and expand housing programs for residents in Salinas.
Welcome Maria to the Housing Team!
April 27, 2022
Housing and Community Development
Maria Cambrón joined the Housing Division to coordinate, implement, and organize city wide homeless initiatives such as the $4.1 million Encampment Resolution Grant awarded by the State of California in February 2022. Funding will address encampments, outreach services, and rehousing strategies.
