| VENTURA COUNTY – At 9AM on Monday, March 18, pre-applications will be available for People’s Place: new affordable housing from People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH). The pre-application can be downloaded in English and Spanish at pshhc.org/PPL.
People’s Place, located at 714 West Harvard Boulevard in Santa Paula, is a new construction development of 68 one-, two- and three-bedroom units, which will serve families and farmworker households earning 30-60% of the area median income. Eligibility is based on income requirements, occupancy limits, and other property-specific criteria. Section 8 vouchers are welcomed.
On-site amenities include a community building with a kitchen for resident events, a multipurpose room, and three offices for onsite property management and services staff. The community building opens to an outdoor courtyard area with shaded seating, picnic tables, BBQs, and two playgrounds. All residents will have access to PSHH’s free, confidential supportive services.
“With construction at People’s Place coming to a close, we are excited to open the doors at this new property to farmworkers and families,” said Ken Trigueiro, CEO & President of People’s Self-Help Housing. “We encourage those in need of new affordable housing in Ventura County to submit their pre-applications, and look forward to welcoming them home.”
Pre-applications will be accepted by:
- Mail: People’s Place, 167 S. Palm, Ventura, CA 93001
- Email: ppl@pshhc.org
- Fax: 805-643-9705
They will be accepted through Monday, April 1. If mailed, the document must be postmarked by April 1, 2024. A randomized lottery will be conducted on the afternoon of Monday, April 8 to determine order of processing.
If applicants are disabled, wish to request a reasonable accommodation, or have difficulty understanding English, assistance is provided at ppl@pshhc.org or (805) 229-1995 for meaningful access based on individual needs. Additional details and frequently asked questions are available in English and Spanish at pshhc.org/PPL.
About People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH)
Founded in 1970, PSHH is the longest-serving nonprofit affordable housing organization on the Central Coast. With a mission of building homes and providing services to strengthen communities and change lives, PSHH serves low-income households, working families, seniors, veterans, farmworkers, those living with disabilities and the formerly homeless. It also provides homeownership opportunities through a self-help, “sweat equity” program that has seen over 1,200 homes successfully completed. PSHH has a presence in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura and Monterey counties, manages over 2,000 rental units, and employs over 200 staff members. PSHH acknowledges the indigenous people of the territories that our organization occupies, including the Chumash, Salinan, Yokuts, Kitanemuk, and Tataviam people. To read the full land acknowledgement, visit pshhc.org/IDEA. For more information about the organization, visit pshhc.org, email info@pshhc.org or phone (805) 781-3088. |
