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Board approves letter of support for Victory Village Homekey Plus application, with veterans preference discussed
Summary
Supervisors approved a county letter supporting Victory Village’s Homekey Plus application to convert an existing property to permanent supportive housing; applicants described a 20‑unit project targeting veterans and people experiencing homelessness and said veterans would be prioritized for a share of units.
The Amador County Board of Supervisors voted to approve a letter of support for Victory Village’s Homekey Plus application to acquire and rehabilitate a property for permanent supportive housing.
Representatives from the City of Jackson and Victory Village told the board the project would expand an existing single-room-occupancy site to 20 units (projected mix: four studios, 12 one‑bedroom units, two two‑bedroom units and one three‑bedroom), add on-site amenities including a licensed daycare and laundry, and change unit layout to contain self‑contained apartments suitable for HUD VASH vouchers. Presenters said the project targets people experiencing homelessness and veterans; speakers described a veterans set‑aside target but the recorded discussion shows differing figures in materials and oral remarks (project proponents described a 50% targeting for veterans in discussion and also referenced earlier paperwork indicating a 25% target and an application reference to 15 veteran units). The application and project team said they will use the local coordinated entry system for referrals and the Homekey Plus program’s rules to prioritize veterans while complying with fair‑housing law.
After questions about county residency preference, referrals, and how the project would be filled and managed, supervisors voted to approve the letter of support with any necessary technical edits from County Behavioral Health staff. The motion passed unanimously.
Board members asked that county behavioral health and program partners coordinate on veteran referrals, emphasize use of the local coordinated entry list and veteran-by-name lists, and monitor outcomes. City council approval of a related MOU was expected later the same day, presenters said.
