The Board of Supervisors in San Mateo County will purchase two hotels to convert them into housing, this week they voted to buy the hotels, one in Millbrae and another in South San Francisco, as key elements in the county's strategy to combat homelessness.
The hotels together would make available about 120 permanent housing units for formerly homeless people while also providing a variety of on-site services.
According to a statement from the county, once purchases are completed through an escrow process and renovations are completed, the properties would help keep vulnerable residents in stable housing with access to case management, counseling and doctors. clinical.
“The acquisition of these facilities is an important step in our zero functional strategy to address homelessness,” said the supervisor. Dave Pine, president of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors. “Permanent supportive housing changes people's lives.”
The hotels to be purchased are: La Quinta Inn & Suites, located at 1390 El Camino Real in Millbrae; and Ramada Limited Airport, in North at 721 Airport Blvd., south of San Francisco.
The Board voted 4-1 to purchase the Millbrae property for $33 million, and as part of the approval, agreed to provide the city with specific financial supports to offset lost revenue and to continue meeting with local officials to address other concerns. as the property becomes the property of the County.
In turn, the county committed to helping displaced workers find training and alternative employment, if they desire.
“We know that the key to ending homelessness is housing, and these properties will provide safe, affordable housing for individuals and families who are members of our community,” said County Executive Mike Callagy. “We look forward to working with the city of Millbrae to make this a fabulous facility for families and seniors.”
In a separate action, the Board voted unanimously to purchase the South San Francisco property for $11 million.
The county has applied to participate in the state's Project Homekey program to help support the acquisition, rehabilitation and operation of both properties.
Unlike temporary shelter, permanent supportive housing requires each tenant to enter into a lease for an individual apartment and pay rent based on a portion of their income.
Tenants have the same rights and responsibilities as a tenant in any apartment building.
Residents at the Millbrae estate will be families and seniors and will have been assessed and selected for placement. While those at the 45-unit property in South San Francisco will be people who have become homeless and have been evaluated and selected for placement.
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