Homekey+

Building more permanent supportive homes faster for veterans and residents experiencing homelessness and mental health challenges.

Homekey+: A place to live — and thrive

Housing stability is vital to mental health wellness. With safe, affordable housing, and supportive services to address behavioral health challenges, California’s most vulnerable residents will have the foundation they need to thrive. With $2.2 billion in funding allocated from the passage of Proposition 1, HCD will expand on the success of its Homekey Program to help support the development of permanent supportive housing for veterans and individuals at risk of or experiencing homelessness and with mental health or substance use challenges.

For more information on the Homekey+ program, including eligible applicants and uses for funding, please see the new program factsheet (PDF).

What is Proposition 1?

California voters passed Proposition 1, which included $6.38 billion in funding to develop and expand behavioral health treatment, residential care settings, and supportive housing. Watch the video to learn more.

HCD is partnering with various state agencies and departments in implementing Proposition 1 including the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency, California Department of Veterans Affairs, and California Health and Human Services Agency.

Timeline

Below outlines high-level timeframes for several milestones that will inform requirements and resources.
Additional updates on timelines and policy will follow throughout the project.

Summer 2024

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