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Housing Authority of the County of Monterey Celebrates the Grand Opening of Fairview Housing Complex in Salinas
The Housing Authority of the County of Monterey will host a grand opening ceremony on Thursday, March 5th from 10:30am-2:00pm to celebrate the acquisition and renovation of the former Fairview Inn, located at 1030 Fairview Avenue in Salinas.
The Fairview property is a newly acquired 46-unit transitional housing community, including eight ADA-compliant units. All units have been renovated and will serve families and individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
Featured speakers at the event will include:
- Zulieka Boykin, Executive Director, Housing Authority of the County of Monterey
- Dennis Donohue, Mayor, City of Salinas
- Yuri Anderson, Chief of Staff, Monterey County Board of Supervisors, District 4
- Elsa Mendoza Jimenez, MPH, Director of Health Services, Public Administrator/Conservator/Guardian, Monterey County Behavioral Health
- Sonia M. De La Rosa, County Administrative Officer, County of Monterey
- Supervisor Luis Alejo, Monterey County Board of Supervisor, District 1
- Dominic Dursa, District Director, on behalf of State Assemblymember Rober Rivas, District 29
- Marisa Hernandez, Senior District Representative, on behalf of Senator John Laird, Senate District 17
"Fairview stands as a testament to the power of continued partnership and collective dedication to strengthening our community and advancing housing solutions that change lives," said Zulieka Boykin, Executive Director of HACM. "Bringing this project into operation reflects what is possible when partners come together with a shared commitment to lasting housing solutions that foster stability, dignity, and opportunity."
The Fairview project reflects strong collaboration between public agencies and community partners working to expand transitional housing opportunities in Salinas. The Housing Authority is proud to bring this development online and open its doors to residents. This project represents a shared commitment to housing stability and timely action to address homelessness in the region.
Funding partners for the Fairview project include the California Department of Housing and Community Development, the City of Salinas, and the Monterey County Health Department. The total acquisition cost for the property was $8 million.
In addition to housing, residents will receive comprehensive supportive services provided by Step Up, helping them to connect to essential resources that promote long-term stability and support a successful transition to permanent housing. Leasing and coordinated housing placement will be managed by the County of Monterey Coalition of Homeless Service providers.
For more information about the event, please contact Gabriela Rivero, Executive Administrative Assistant for the Housing Authority of the County of Monterey at 831-775-5000 ext. 5014.
About Housing Authority of the County of Monterey
Created in 1941, The Housing Authority of the County or Monterey (HACM) is a locally controlled public agency that leverages funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and other sources to provide affordable housing and rental assistance to low-income families throughout Monterey County. HACM partners with a broad spectrum of community non-profits, city and county agencies, and state organizations to address affordable housing and housing shortage issues. The organization provides a variety of housing and services through: The Housing Choice Voucher Program (formerly Section 8), Farm Labor Housing and Tax Credit and other affordable housing programs. HACM is the primary provider of rental assistance to low-income families throughout Monterey County, and currently serves 7,816 individuals through the Housing Choice Voucher Program. HACM also owns and manages affordable housing properties. HACM currently owns 11 properties and manages 55 properties. The total number of units is 1,274, which serves 9,076 county residents.