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Council accepts Homekey Plus award for La Hacienda, preserves 17 units for veterans

Fresno City Council · January 29, 2026
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Council approved acceptance of state Homekey Plus funds and related regulatory agreements for La Hacienda, directing the city to appropriate the award and reserving 17 units for veterans experiencing or at-risk of homelessness; referrals will run through the coordinated entry system and veteran-serving organizations.

The Fresno City Council unanimously approved a package of agreements on Jan. 29 to accept state Homekey Plus funds for La Hacienda and to commit regulatory covenants that reserve 17 renovated units primarily for veterans experiencing or at-risk of homelessness.

City housing staff explained that the city applied jointly with Self-Help Enterprises and secured the award from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) in partnership with the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet). The memorandum of understanding with Self-Help Enterprises spells out how those funds will be disbursed and administered.

A staff representative said the grant requires milestone commitments for construction completion and occupancy; the regulatory agreement and restrictive covenants ensure the award money serves the units for the period required by the state. “These 17 units will be serving veterans experiencing homelessness or at risk,” staff said, and they noted the project can also serve couples and small families where appropriate.

Councilmember Richardson moved to approve the agreements and appropriation of funds; the motion was seconded and passed 7-0. Staff said eligible veterans will be referred through the coordinated entry system and by local veteran-serving organizations such as Veterans Plaza, which will be a referral partner.

The council also approved related actions to appropriate the grant dollars so construction and rehabilitation can proceed on the timetable required by the state funding award.