Public Housing
Upgrades - Santa Cruz
REQUEST: $2,295,507
Community Development/Housing
ICIP# 40195 - LCS ID#1395
What is this Project?
This project will complete the remaining improvements planned for the Santa Cruz public housing community.
These public housing units provide critical affordable housing for working families, as well as elderly and disabled members of our community. This project ensures that these units continue to meet safe, suitable, and sanitary standards, while extending the useful life of the structures.
Upgrades will include new stucco, reroofing, installation of carbon monoxide detectors, asbestos abatement, installation of ADA-compliant showers, sidewalk repair, individual water meters, construction of security wall for erosion prevention, water softener for water system, demolition and replacement completion of fencing with 6’ vinyl fencing, flooring replacements, plumbing repair and replacements, new appliances, cabinet replacements, window replacements, replacements of electrical meter bases, installation of solar powered motion sensor 2 lighting, installation of security cameras, and site landscaping.
This work complements two recently completed projects for the benefit of the community and surrounding areas. Namely:
- The completely rebuilt Abedon Lopez Senior Center; and
- Renovated Boys and Girls Club.
Who is served by the Project?
The public housing community provides critical affordable housing for working families, as well as elderly and disabled members of our community. Here are current demographics of our 182 total residents as of December, 2025:
- 100% of our tenants are at 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) or below;
- 35% of our tenants are children;
- 12% of our tenants are elderly; and
- 14% of our tenants have disabilities.
Fully fund the remaining planned improvements for the Santa Cruz public housing community.
