Riverside County OKs $1.7M rehab and rental-relief package for Oasis mobile-home residents
April 30, 2024 | Riverside County, California
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Riverside County supervisors unanimously approved two measures to stabilize housing for residents of aging mobile-home communities, including a $1.7 million county contribution to rehabilitate a small park and a hybrid relocation-and-rental-assistance program aimed at families displaced or threatened by unsafe conditions.
Juan Garcia, deputy director for Housing and Workforce Solutions, told the Board the $1,700,000 in Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds will finance rehabilitation of a 32-space mobile-home park, bringing infrastructure up to code and adding eight spaces. He said the project leverages nearly $6 million in state funding, increasing the county investment’s reach.
The Board also approved an item described as a hybrid program for families affected by conditions at Oasis Mobile Home Park. Garcia said the county has $30 million available for relocation efforts and that the county’s plan would not exceed $100,000 in assistance per family; the funds may be used for a variety of housing solutions, including purchase of a mobile home or down-payment assistance. Under the program, the county will limit participating families’ rent contributions to no more than 30% of gross income and provide up to three years of rental assistance if needed while households search for permanent housing.
Supervisor Manny Perez, who pulled the items for discussion, framed the measures as part of a broader strategy to get families out of unsafe or unstable parks and into better-quality housing. A community representative, Genesis Cardenas of Leadership Council for Justice and Accountability, testified in support and urged continued resident-centered outreach and program clarity.
The board approved both items on a 5-0 vote. Supervisors asked staff to continue community engagement and to provide accessible program materials so Oasis residents understand eligibility and the application and appeals processes.
What’s next: Housing staff will begin program implementation and community outreach; supervisors said they expect periodic updates as funds are disbursed and families transition to safer housing.
Juan Garcia, deputy director for Housing and Workforce Solutions, told the Board the $1,700,000 in Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds will finance rehabilitation of a 32-space mobile-home park, bringing infrastructure up to code and adding eight spaces. He said the project leverages nearly $6 million in state funding, increasing the county investment’s reach.
The Board also approved an item described as a hybrid program for families affected by conditions at Oasis Mobile Home Park. Garcia said the county has $30 million available for relocation efforts and that the county’s plan would not exceed $100,000 in assistance per family; the funds may be used for a variety of housing solutions, including purchase of a mobile home or down-payment assistance. Under the program, the county will limit participating families’ rent contributions to no more than 30% of gross income and provide up to three years of rental assistance if needed while households search for permanent housing.
Supervisor Manny Perez, who pulled the items for discussion, framed the measures as part of a broader strategy to get families out of unsafe or unstable parks and into better-quality housing. A community representative, Genesis Cardenas of Leadership Council for Justice and Accountability, testified in support and urged continued resident-centered outreach and program clarity.
The board approved both items on a 5-0 vote. Supervisors asked staff to continue community engagement and to provide accessible program materials so Oasis residents understand eligibility and the application and appeals processes.
What’s next: Housing staff will begin program implementation and community outreach; supervisors said they expect periodic updates as funds are disbursed and families transition to safer housing.
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