14/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 15/08/2024 03:11
The Apartments at Toscano, a 38-unit housing community built in San Luis Obispo by Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo
Author: Homeless Services Division
Date: 8/14/2024 10:30 AM
County of San Luis Obispo added 199 affordable housing units in FY 2023-24, providing homes for up to 471 people.
San Luis Obispo, CA
Over the last ten years, the County of San Luis Obispo has made substantial efforts to create more affordable housing for our community. Since July 2014, a total of 18 County-supported housing projects have been completed, adding 710 affordable units for very low, low, and moderate-income households.
Below is a list of the County-funded affordable housing projects completed in FY 2023-24:
• Templeton Place II - A 36-unit senior community in Templeton.
• Broad Street Place - A 40-unit housing community in San Luis Obispo.
• Rockview at Sunset - A 35-unit housing community in Morro Bay.
• The Apartments at Toscano - A 38-unit housing community in San Luis Obispo.
• Pismo Terrace - A 50-unit permanent supportive housing community in Pismo Beach.
The COVID-19 pandemic caused a temporary stall in the County's efforts, particularly evident in FY 2022-2023 when no new projects were completed. However, the County expects to continue its housing push, with seven more projects opening by June 30, 2025.
"After such a successful year, we usually see a few less productive years of housing development. However, we anticipate maintaining our momentum," said Tony Navarro, Program Manager for the County of San Luis Obispo's Homeless Services Division. "This is largely because of the prioritization of housing at all government levels, the community's strong will, and the incredible work done by our partners, notably the Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo, People's Self-Help Housing, and Paso Robles Housing Authority."
These numbers only reflect the housing projects that were financially supported by the County of San Luis Obispo. In addition to these, other affordable housing projects have been completed during this period, such as California Grand Manor Senior Apartments and select units in San Luis Ranch, which were not included in the county-funded metrics. These projects further contribute to the overall increase in the region's affordable housing inventory.
Since its creation in 2022, the County of San Luis Obispo's Homeless Services Division oversees the grant management that financially supports these affordable housing projects and other homeless services and programs. This milestone represents significant progress toward the County's goal to create 1,667 new units of affordable housing by 2027, as set by the San Luis Obispo Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness.
"Housing affordability and access are foundational to our mission to reduce homelessness," said Devin Drake, the County of San Luis Obispo's Department of Social Services Director. "These projects are not just buildings. For many of their residents, these communities serve as lifelines that create stability, dignity, and opportunities to thrive."
To learn more about the County's efforts in affordable housing and homelessness or to get involved, go to slohomeless.com.