Iris at San Isidro opens with 100 affordable units and $11.5 million in county support

An opening ceremony at the Iris at San Isidro in San Diego County on Thursday celebrated the completion of a 100-unit affordable housing development supported by $11,500,000 in county funding.

"What a great day to celebrate this incredible milestone, the grand opening of the Iris at San Isidro," said Speaker 1, an unidentified speaker, opening the dedication. The project was first broken ground two years ago, Speaker 2 said, and now adds 100 affordable units to the county’s housing stock.

Speaker 3, an unidentified speaker, described the county’s financial support: "The county support of $11,500,000 for this development, $5,000,000 in innovative housing trust funds, and $6,500,000 is in No Place Like Home funds." The speaker framed the investment as part of a strategy to provide stable homes for people who were formerly homeless and to improve health and stability outcomes.

Speaker 1 framed the building as a statement of values: "It is a bold statement about our values. This is not just housing. This is thoughtful, full, sustainable, and connected development." Speaker 3 added that the county is pursuing related measures—reimagining surplus county land, promoting project-based vouchers and land acquisition—to support residents’ ability to thrive.

Closing the event, Speaker 2 called for celebration and continued effort: "Let's celebrate today. Let's get back to work this afternoon. More people need housing and we're here to deliver it." The remarks underscore the county’s stated focus on developing affordable units and using a mix of housing trust and No Place Like Home funds to support that work.

No formal votes or motions were recorded in the transcript of the ceremony, and no named officials were identified in the remarks provided.