Santa Clara Housing Advocates
We support low-barrier interim housing in our neighborhood
MARCH & APRIL
2023
SCHA dropped over 2000 fliers in the neighborhood, organized residents, and educated decision makers
APRIL 25 & MAY 2
2023
An unprecedented number of supporters spoke during public comment. City Council voted to move forward with the project
JUNE
2023
The County Board of Supervisors voted to be a co-applicant with LifeMoves for the state HomeKey Grant
AUGUST
2025
The County & LifeMoves have been offered the state HomeKey grant. The City Council will hold its final vote to confirm the details of the project and allow acceptance of the grant.
The information on this page is based on the most recent publications from the City, County, and LifeMoves, and might be different than the final agenda item. When the agenda comes out on the Friday before the Tuesday vote, we will update any information
The County of Santa Clara and LifeMoves are working to create more interim housing for unhoused people. This is a need shown in the Community Plan to End Homelessness. The project has been awarded $25.7 Million through the State of California’s Homekey program to construct 30 units of temporary housing for families with children in the city of Santa Clara that will accommodate up to 120 people experiencing homelessness. The program will also have on-site support services for the people staying there. Each family will have their own unit and private restroom. The program would help people going through the hardest time in their lives recover from life on the streets, giving them a chance for better health and stability.
OFFICE OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
UNIT DESIGN
Individual units with private bathrooms & kitchenettes
COMMUNITY SPACES
Shared space for activities and larger kitchens
EXTERIOR
Modular structure will create a modern exterior
STRUCTURE
LOW BARRIER
Allowing service to the people who need it most
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
Site identified as under used land owned by the county
SAFETY MEASURES
Secure entry, onsite staff 24/7 including security
PROGRAM DESIGN
STAFF
2023
City & County government requested staff to find options for interim housing. Staff identified property at Benton & Lawrence as under-used land.
COMMUNITY
FEB 13 - MAR 22 2023
Staff held 4 community meetings where they took questions and comments and altered the plan to better reflect the needs of the community
COUNTY
JUNE 6 2023
The County Board of Supervisors voted with unanimous consent to contribute funds, lease the land, and cosponsor the HomeKey application.
CITY
OCT 29 2024
California HCD is interested in funding this project. Council voted to reaffirm their commitment through a reappropriations process
CITY & COUNTY
Happening Now
The City and County will negotiate a memorandum with details of operations for the facility
OPENING
2 Years
If all goes according to the preliminary timeline from staff, the family interim housing facility on the corner of Benton & Lawrence will open about 2 years later
CITY
APR 25 & MAY 2 2023
The City Council heard presentations from staff and listened to over 5 hours of comments from the public, then voted 4-3 to move forward
HOMEKEY APPLICATION
June 2023
In partnership with LifeMoves, staff put together an application for the state HomeKey grant which this project relies on
HOMEKEY GRANT
July 2025
This project will be receiving $25.7 million in state funding from the HomeKey Grant
CITY
AUGUST TBD
After receiving the HomeKey grant, the City Council will vote again to approve the final details
