2 weeks ago - Chula Vista receives $500,000 for housing from the California HCD, matching funds to create a $1 million investment.

September 4, 2025 - Because state law allows affordable housing developers to build at higher densities, the project has been approved for reductions in onsite parking, private open space, common usable space and public plaza space. ... Though they approved the project, some Chula Vista planning commissioners previously raised concerns regarding possible lack of parking, traffic increases and general congestion.

3 days ago - The project, funded primarily through California's HomeKey grant program, is part of the city's comprehensive strategy to address homelessness with long-term housing solutions.

May 12, 2023 - McCann was happy to cut the ribbon at Chula Vista Village at Otay, 65 tiny homes on a lot in the western part of the city.

October 15, 2025 - Earlier this month, the city received $8.61 million in Homekey+ funding from the California Department of Housing and Community Development to fund the construction of more permanent housing.

The City of Chula Vista, in partnership with Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation, will receive $8.4 million to convert the Palomar Motel into a 28-unit permanent supportive housing site with 20 homes for individuals at risk of homelessness, seven homes designated for Veterans, and ...

Pets are welcome and residents can bring their belongings, including bicycles, that will be stored on-site. Funding for the $6.6 million project was from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, State of California, County of San Diego, and Regional Task Force on the Homeless.

June 26, 2024 - We want to see them transition ... Since the doors opened in May 2023, Davis told ABC 10News that 70 people sought help at the 65-unit tiny home shelter....

The Department of Housing and Homeless ... Authority, acting in its capacity as Successor Housing Entity to the Chula Vista Redevelopment Agency, issued a Notice of Funding ......

As an entitlement jurisdiction for a fiscal year 2021 HOME program allocation, the City of Chula Vista is also eligible to receive a HOME-ARP grant allocation for the fiscal year 2021 program year. The City's HOME-ARP Allocation Plan details how these funds will be used.

July 19, 2023 - It took a long time and $5 million in government funding for the city to open its shelter. Chula Vista Mayor John McCann told Voice of San Diego last year that the shelter would be open by January of this year – it began accepting clients ...

March 21, 2025 - “I think that we have some work to do to try to meet some of those goals,” said Stacey Kurz, Chula Vista’s Housing and Homeless Services director. Every eight years, cities across California set new goals for the amount of homes they need to build · to meet the needs of current and future residents. Those targets come from state housing authorities and regional planning agencies and are meant to help cities address the

July 3, 2025 - The group is seeking Low Income Housing Tax Credits from the state to help fund the project. Construction could start by September 2026, with leasing beginning in February 2028. The city is using Housing Authority funds for its loan to Community ...

USModular prefab ADUs aka granny flats can be built to Local or Federal building code. Recent State and local laws have made it easier and cheaper to build an Accessory Dwelling Unit in Chula Vista, as permits, fees and parking requirements have been reduced…making it easier and cheaper to build.

October 4, 2021 - The project began with students ... in collaboration with Space4Art. Next, students launched a fundraising campaign on Kickstarter and raised over $18,000 to finance one tiny home....

May 12, 2023 - “This is an example of how it is going to get better,” said State Assemblymember David Alvarez, who represents parts of Chula Vista. “We are going to have expectations that cities, just like Chula Vista, follow the lead to make sure that we are actually housing people and that we are successful with the housing dollars that we put forward.” · Vista Mayor John Franklin attended the ceremony. He said he’s looking for ideas to help the more than 350 people who are homeless in his city.

May 15, 2023 - Residents will have private, 64-square foot bedrooms and access to food in a cafeteria, bathrooms, showers, and a laundry facility. Pets will also be allowed in the tiny homes. Furniture for Chula Vista Village at Otay was donated by Ikea, according to City of Chula Vista officials.