San Diego City Wire

San Diego is seeking additional funding for its affordable housing program.

The county will apply for an additional state funding of $12 million for its No Place Like Home (NPLH) program. The decision was unanimously voted upon by the County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 12.

According to a release, the NPLH program "provides funding for the creation of affordable housing units for those with serious mental illness who are experiencing or are at-risk of homelessness."

The NPLH program started in 2018 and offers two funding categories -- the Competitive Alternative Process County allocation and the Non-competitive Program allocation. The county has received a total of $68 million in the first and second rounds of its Competitive Alternative Process County allocations and a one-time Non-competitive Program allocation of $12.7 million.

Six undergoing developments were funded through the allocations.

Under the new authorization, NPLH tenants will receive behavioral health support services for a period of 20 years. It will also allow the Board to seek an additional $12 million for the third round of its Competitive Alternative Process County allocation. By the end of 2024, the county will be qualified for a total of $117 million.

In March, the first 24 apartments will be open for occupancy and 172 units integrated with 687 affordable housing units will be available on January 2023.