Public Housing Upgrades
Santa Cruz

REQUEST: $1,179,477

Community Development/Affordable Housing
ICIP# 40195 LCS ID# 3893

What is this Project?

Upgrades at this100% affordable Public Housing Community, to include new stucco, reroofing, installation of carbon monoxide detectors, asbestos abatement, installation of ADA showers, side walk repair, individual water meters, construction of security wall for erosion prevention, water softener for water system, demolition and  replacement completion of fencing with 6’ vinyl fencing, flooring replacements, plumbing repair and replacements, new appliances, cabinet replacements, window replacements, replacements of electrical meter bases, installation of solar powered motion sensor 2 lighting, installation of security cameras, site landscaping, and upgrades to the Santa Cruz Boys & Girls Club Park. 

Why is this Project Needed?

These units provide critical affordable housing for working families, as well as elderly and disabled members of our community. This project ensures that these units continue to meet safe, suitable, and sanitary standards, while extending the useful life of the structures. 

Here are current statistics concerning our tenants: 

  • 177 total residents as of December 2024; 
  • 87% of our tenants are at 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) or below, and our tenants’ average percentage of AMI is 30%;   
  • 38% of our tenants are children;   
  • 11% of our tenants are elderly; and  
  • 13% of our tenants have disabilities. 

What Funding Will this Request Leverage?

The Housing Authority currently has the following funding in place. 

  • $347,557 for re-roofing units; 
  • $166,666 for upgrades electrical meters within the Valle Vista site:
  • Approximately $416,410 in Capital Fund Program Funding for site improvements related to this site.

What Will Requested Funding Accomplish?

Requested funding will be used to add individual water meters within the Santa Cruz Housing site. Add in of water softener for water system. Installation of security cameras. Completion of fencing within the housing development.  

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