Proposed Homekey Plus project at 1875 Fremont draws sharp split from residents, businesses and council

Summary

Developers and county officials presented a proposal to convert the Sand Dollar Inn at 1875 Fremont Boulevard into 43 units of permanent supportive housing under California’s Homekey Plus program. Council members and the public pressed for more time, details and vetting; supervisors and county staff said they had not committed full funding.

Developers seeking to apply for California Homekey Plus funds for a proposed permanent supportive housing project at 1875 Fremont Boulevard faced intense public scrutiny and detailed questioning at the Seaside City Council meeting on May 15. The presentation did not produce a council vote; instead the meeting centered on whether the city should agree to be the applicant so the developer could submit a Homekey Plus application to the state by the funding deadline.

What was proposed

Representatives from Innovacis LLC (Anabasis/Anavisus in presentation) described plans to convert a motel at 1875 Fremont Boulevard into roughly 43 units of permanent supportive housing with on‑site services and 24‑hour staffing. The presenters said the Homekey Plus model provides state capital plus operating subsidies and is designed to stabilize people experiencing homelessness by offering individually controlled housing plus wraparound services, including behavioral health and case management. The developer emphasized a focus on veterans and the use of HUD‑VASH and Housing Choice vouchers alongside service partners.

County involvement and funding questions

County administrative leadership attended and said the county had not made a formal commitment to provide…

Proposed Homekey Plus project at 1875 Fremont draws sharp split from residents, businesses and council

Summary

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