"A long-awaited San Jose tiny home village built on land owned by the region's largest water supplier has opened - giving 136 homeless people a roof over their heads. The tiny homes on Cherry Avenue cost $18.3 million to build and include central laundry, private bathrooms and an outdoor picnic area. Nonprofit HomeFirst will provide case management to help people transition into permanent housing."
"The tiny homes have been funded with about $9 million from the state and $7 million from Measure E, a property transfer tax approved by city voters in 2020. San Jose also received more than $2.5 million in philanthropic donations. Developer DignityMoves received up to $15 million to design and construct the site. The city has allocated $3.3 million for operating costs from Oct.1 to June 30, 2026."
""But this property and the partnership with Valley Water shows that there really is opportunities," Foley said at a news conference held at the grand opening on Monday. "This community... reflects our belief that every person deserves a chance to rebuild their lives.""
San Jose opened a 136-unit tiny home village on Cherry Avenue on land leased from Valley Water, providing private bathrooms, central laundry, an outdoor picnic area, security, meals and case management. The project cost $18.3 million to build and sits on a lease through Dec. 31, 2035, with an option for a five-year extension. Funding includes about $9 million from the state, $7 million from Measure E, over $2.5 million in philanthropic donations, and a developer agreement of up to $15 million. The city allocated $3.3 million for operations through June 30, 2026. Prior encampments were cleared and a no-encampment policy was established on the site.
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