Homekey + Health Program
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.
What is Proposition 1?
California voters passed Proposition 1, a two-bill package including the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) (Senate Bill 326) and the Behavioral Health Infrastructure Bond Act (BHIBA) (Assembly Bill 531). It includes $6.38 billion in bonds to develop behavioral health treatment, residential care settings, and supportive housing.
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
Stakeholder Engagement
Stakeholder Engagement including demand survey and small group listening sessions to inform program overview document release.
Winter 2024
Issuance of Notice of Funding Availability
Requests for applications for bond funding will leverage existing Homekey models.
Early 2024
Applications Accepted
Technical Assistance and webinars for potential applicants will be prioritized prior to opening of the application portal.
Spring 2025
Awards Announced
Awards will be announced on a rolling basis as applications are received and reviewed. All awards to be announced by mid-2026.
