The modest Maya Motel in Temescal will be converted into 23 supportive housing units for formerly homeless residents using $17.6 million in combined state, city, and county funds. The state provided $7.1 million, Oakland will contribute $8.7 million, and the county will provide $1.8 million. Arcata-based developer Danco will acquire and convert the property, while Operation Dignity will operate the program and connect residents to substance use treatment and health, education, and employment services. Units will include kitchenettes, bathrooms, free internet, and laundry. The award is Oakland's 10th Homekey project and builds on Proposition 1 and earlier federal COVID relief funding; Oakland has received $105.5 million in Homekey funds to create 490 units.
The modest Maya Motel in Temescal will be converted into supportive housing for formerly homeless residents using $17.6 million in state, city, and county funds. The project is the 10th in Oakland to receive funding through California's Homekey program. Launched early in the COVID-19 pandemic, Homekey supports the redevelopment of hotels and other existing buildings into permanent supportive housing.
The state awarded Oakland $7.1 million for the 23-unit Maya Motel conversion, the city announced Monday. Oakland will contribute $8.7 million and the county will give $1.8 million toward the project. Initially supported by federal COVID-19 relief money, the latest Homekey awards are funded by Proposition 1, the $6.4 billion initiative voters narrowly passed last year for mental health treatment and housing.
"Every one of these 23 units represents a person who will have stability, dignity, and the support they need to rebuild," said Mayor Barbara Lee in a press release. Arcata-based development group Danco will buy and convert the motel property. Operation Dignity will operate the housing program, connecting residents to substance use treatment, and health, education, and employment services.
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