Sonora Square Apartments
Sonora Square
Stockton, CA
Type of Development
Affordable permanent supportive housing for the homeless
Development Profile
37 one-bedroom units
Unit Size
600 sq. ft.
Summary
Provide Housing for Individuals and Families Experiencing Homelessness and Mental Illness
The Housing Authority County of San Joaquin (HACSJ) is proud to announce a momentous partnership with San Joaquin Behavioral Health Services (SJCBHS), under which permanent, supportive housing for the homeless is being developed. Individuals who are also in need of mental health services and experiencing homelessness, chronic homelessness, are at risk of chronic homelessness, can qualify for an affordable home in one of the planned 37 one-bedroom units.
HACSJ and SJCBHS were awarded Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) in September 2021, and they were also awarded nearly $2.1 million in non-competitive No Place Like Home funds (NPLH) and $456 thousand in Community Development Block Program Grant (CDBG) from the City of Stockton. HACSJ will provide Housing Choice Project-Based Voucher rental assistance for the 600 sq. ft. units, and SJCBHS will provide supportive services to the residents.
Build / Funding
HACSJ, through the Mental Health Services Act, was awarded a grant in the amount of approximately $4.6 million to acquire and develop the lot at 2 E. Sonora and the commercial building located at 401 S. El Dorado. HACSJ and SJCBHS were awarded Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) in September 2021, and were also awarded nearly $2.1 million in non-competitive No Place Like Home funds in addition to the $456 thousand in CDBG funds from the City of Stockton. HACSJ will provide the subsidy through the Housing Choice Project-Based Voucher rental assistance. SJCBHS will provide supportive services to residents.
