The Shasta County Board of Supervisors convened on July 16, 2025, at 9:00 AM for a regular meeting, addressing several key agenda items, including public hearings related to housing assistance programs.

The meeting commenced with the opening of a public hearing regarding modifications to owner-occupied rehabilitation funds. Supervisor Long raised questions about the shift towards offering down payment assistance, noting a lack of applications for the original program. The discussion highlighted that the previous funding amount was insufficient to attract developers focused on multifamily housing. The board aimed to redirect these funds to assist more workforce-eligible residents in securing housing. Following the discussion, a motion to approve the changes was made by Supervisor Plummer and seconded by Supervisor Kaelstrom, passing unanimously with a 5-0 vote.

Subsequently, the board recessed as the Board of Supervisors and reconvened as the Shasta County Housing Authority. The first item on the Housing Authority agenda involved a public hearing to adopt the annual plan for the Housing Choice Voucher program, which provides rental assistance to low-income tenants. Dwayne Green, the branch director, emphasized the importance of adopting the plan to maintain funding and support for approximately 1,016 tenants. The board approved the plan without public comment, again passing with a 5-0 vote.

The second item under the Housing Authority was another public hearing for the five-year plan for the Housing Choice Voucher program. Similar to the previous item, the board was informed of the necessity of this plan to secure ongoing funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. After confirming no public speakers were present, the board moved to approve the five-year plan, which also passed unanimously.

The meeting concluded with the board transitioning to the In Home Support Services Public Authority Governing Board, where five speakers were queued for a closed session discussion. The board's actions throughout the meeting underscored a commitment to enhancing housing assistance and ensuring continued support for low-income residents in Shasta County.