Overview
This innovative housing project brings hope, shelter and support to unhoused and at-risk individuals.
The $32 million Project Homekey grant is earmarked for acquiring and renovating La Quinta Inn at 5818 Valentine Road in Ventura, strategically situated near public transit, grocery stores, healthcare facilities, and recreational amenities. This funding, granted through the State’s Project Homekey initiative, will transform the 142-room hotel into 134 permanent supportive housing apartments designed to serve households experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
Wraparound services for the Valentine Road project will be delivered with several community partners, including the HACSB, Ventura County Behavioral Health, the Ventura County Continuum of Care, and the Ventura County Homeless Services Agency. Referrals will be channeled through the Continuum of Care’s Coordinated Entry System (CES), focusing on serving very low-income homeless households. Priority will be given to applicants who reside or work within the City of Ventura.
The development will comprise 134 studio apartments alongside office and community spaces; all centered around a flexible courtyard that serves as a communal gathering place. To ensure the success and well-being of residents, the Valentine Road housing project will be staffed by four property managers, including two residing on-site, six case managers, and maintenance personnel.
| COMMUNITY | 134 permanent supportive housing apartments (Project Homekey) |
| LOCATION | Ventura, CA |
| OWNERS | Housing Authority for the City of San Buenaventura + County of Ventura |
| ARCHITECTS | DiCecco Architecture |
| CONSTRUCTION MANAGER | SLL |
| BUILDER | McCarthy Companies |
| SERVICES PROVIDED | Preconstruction + Construction |
*Worth Noting: Currently the largest Homekey award in the history of both the City and County of Ventura. The total project cost, encompassing acquisition and renovation expenses, is estimated at over $50 million. The Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura led the acquisition and rehabilitation of the facility, providing a sponsor loan of $1 million. The City of Ventura secured over $1.5 million from a California Department of Housing and Community Development fee on real estate documents to help purchase the hotel. The city also committed nearly $1.4 million in HOME-American Rescue Plan funding. The County of Ventura also contributed a $5.5 million grant for the La Quinta Inn project.
