A former motel in Sacramento has been transformed into permanent supportive housing for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
City, County, and State officials recently celebrated the grand opening of Powell’s Landing (25 Howe Avenue). The former Rodeway Inn was converted into 69 studio apartments with wraparound services for formerly homeless adults, along with one manager’s unit, for a total of 70 units.
“With $3.2 million in HHAP-4 funds I fought to secure, this permanent supportive housing will give unhoused neighbors the mental health care, job training, and stability they need to rebuild their lives,” said Mayor Pro Tem Eric Guerra, who represents the district. “Thank you to our partners, Hope Cooperative, and SHRA who helped make this possible. Together, we’re getting more people off the streets and into housing.”
The development was made possible through $20.3 million from the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s Homekey program, which covered property acquisition and renovation costs. The City of Sacramento also contributed $3.2 million in funding from the State’s Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program (HHAP-4).
Powell’s Landing is owned and operated by Hope Cooperative, a local nonprofit that provides housing and mental health services. In addition to housing, residents will have access to behavioral health care, substance use disorder treatment and life-skills training.
To qualify for housing at Powell’s Landing, residents’ adjusted gross income must not exceed 30 percent of Sacramento County’s area median income (AMI).
