DATE: February 10, 2026
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Steven E. White, Director
Department of Public Works and Planning
SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing Commitment of Cycle One, Year Three Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds for Cherry Crossing II
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Adopt Resolution authorizing the reservation of loan funding originating from the California Department of Housing and Community Development's Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) program, Cycle One, Year Three funds, for the new construction of the 64-unit Cherry Crossing II affordable multifamily housing development project in Sanger, CA ($2,670,353); and
2. Authorize the Director of Public Works and Planning, or his designee, to act on behalf of the County in connection with the PLHA Award and any additional PLHA allocations, and to enter into, execute, and deliver any and all administrative documents required to participate in the PLHA program or be awarded the PLHA awards, and any amendments or corrections to such documents.
REPORT
Approval of the recommended actions will commit $2,670,353 in State Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds allocated to the County of Fresno by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for the new construction of 64 units of affordable housing in Sanger, CA via the Cherry Crossing II project, developed by Self-Help Enterprises, which will be owned by a yet-to-be formed limited partnership. This matter pertains to a location in District 4.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
Your Board may direct staff to return with a new resolution committing the funds to a different affordable multifamily housing project in the County that is anticipated to be close to securing all financing necessary for development. The Department is not aware of any other such project and has coordinated with the County Administrative Office's Office of Housing and Homelessness to assess alternative projects. If the funds are not comm...
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