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Council approves $738,363 Home ARP award for eight-unit affordable housing project at 1209 M Street
Summary
The council approved a Home ARP award to Golden Empire Affordable Housing Inc. for an eight-unit affordable housing development at 1209 M Street; staff said the per‑unit cost is $92,295 and the project is not subject to prevailing wage.
The Bakersfield City Council approved an agreement with Golden Empire Affordable Housing Inc. (GEAH) to develop an eight‑unit affordable housing project at 1209 M Street using HOME‑ARP funds.
Councilmember Andre Gonzales said the $738,363 allocation covers the total project cost as presented and noted that, because the development is only eight units, it is not subject to prevailing wage requirements. Gonzales and other council members praised the cost efficiency, with per‑unit math discussed on the record (approx. $92,295 per unit).
Councilmember Gonzales moved to adopt the item and the motion carried; the clerk recorded the motion as approved with Councilmember Ken Weir absent.
Staff noted the units will add to the city’s affordable housing inventory and the funding source is HOME‑ARP, a federal program. Councilmembers emphasized the city should continue to pursue smaller multifamily projects (duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes) as a faster, lower‑cost path to increase affordable units.
The council’s approval allows staff and the housing partner to proceed with the development steps outlined in the agreement.
