DATE: June 30, 2026
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Paul Nerland, County Administrative Officer
Susan Holt, Director of Behavioral Health
SUBJECT: Resolution for Conditional Commitment of Funds to Fresno Housing Authority for Permanent Supportive Housing Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Adopt Resolution:
a) Authorizing the conditional commitment of Behavioral Health Services Act housing and capital development funds to the Fresno Housing Authority Permanent Supportive Housing Project known as Victory Village (Project), total not to exceed $6,300,000;
b) Authorizing the placement of a restricted use for 30 years on the Project site for 41 permanent supportive housing units dedicated to individuals experiencing chronic homelessness in Fresno County as determined by the County of Fresno;
c) Authorizing the conditional commitment of operating subsidies in the amount of $287,000 per year for up to 30 years, total not to exceed $8,610,000; and
d) Authorizing the commitment to provide, through the Department of Behavioral Health, on site supportive services for 30 years.
REPORT
There is no additional Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. Approval of the recommended action will conditionally commit Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) housing and capital development funds to the Fresno Housing Authority permanent supportive housing (PSH) substantial rehabilitation project (Project). The recommended action will also place a restriction on the usage of the Project as permanent supportive housing dedicated to chronically homeless individuals residing with Fresno County as determined by the County of Fresno for 30 years. Approval of the recommended action will also conditionally commit an annual operating subsidy to the Project for up to 30 years. Finally, the recommended action will also commit the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) to provide onsite supportive services for 30 years. This item pertains to a location in District 1 but ...
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