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Housing authority submits Homekey Plus application for 21-unit veterans project in Visalia
Summary
A consultant for the Tulare County Housing Authority said a Homekey Plus application was filed for a 21-unit new-construction project at 627 South Fulgham Street in Visalia, including 20 units for veterans and one manager's unit; task force members were invited to join a veteran steering committee for design and services input.
The Tulare County Housing Authority filed a Homekey Plus application on behalf of a proposed 21-unit new-construction project at 627 South Fulgham Street in Visalia, a consultant told the Tulare County Task Force on Homelessness.
Gerald Turner, who identified himself as a consultant working with the Housing Authority, told the task force that he and partners submitted the Homekey Plus application about 35 minutes before his public-comment remarks. “We are intending to deliver a 21 unit project, 1 manager's unit, 20 units for veterans,” Turner said, adding that four of the units are planned for veterans with discharge statuses that are less than honorable.
The project site is owned by the housing authority and is intended for permanent supportive housing with wraparound services. Turner said the Homekey Plus funding stream makes the project feasible by covering a large portion of development and operating costs. He urged the task force and community partners to take part in outreach and program design and to help form a “veteran steering committee” to advise on site design, building features and the self-sufficiency outcomes veterans want.
Turner said the project will prioritize outreach and encouraged clinicians and case managers to help shape unit design and services so the site “meets folks where they are.” He added that Homekey Plus covers roughly 90% of the funding, making state participation central to the plan.
Task force members reacted positively during public comment, with Supervisor Amy Shucklian saying the project addresses an “unmet need” for veterans in Tulare County.
The remarks were presented during the meeting’s public comment period. No formal action or vote was taken on the project at the task force meeting.
Proponents and county staff did not provide an award notice, final budget, construction timeline or builder contract at the meeting; Turner asked members to volunteer names for the proposed steering committee and to join ongoing outreach.
The task force’s role at this stage is advisory; no permits, funding commitments from the county board of supervisors, or finalized contracts were announced during the meeting.
Looking ahead, Turner said he would be available to meet with task force members and partners in the coming weeks to develop the steering committee and refine program details.
