It was a beautiful day for a groundbreaking on Thursday as Board of Supervisors Chair Sue Hoek spoke to a group of community leaders and dedicated volunteers gathered to celebrate Phase 2 of Nevada County Habitat for Humanity’s Heritage Oaks Development in Grass Valley.
“I am honored to be here today, celebrating this project that exemplifies our Board’s objective to coordinate with local jurisdictions, developers, and other partners to facilitate the development of and access to affordable and workforce housing,” said Chair Hoek.
The project was made possible in part by the support of the Nevada County Board of Supervisors, who voted in January to award Habitat for Humanity a $100,000 Community Resiliency grant. The grant was funded with Federal American Rescue Plan (ARPA) dollars, in alignment with guidelines to support services that address the negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Habitat for Humanity will use the grant funding to support site development and infrastructure for 12 new homes in the Heritage Oaks development on Joyce Drive.
“This project is a great example of the collaborative effort needed to build affordable housing for Nevada County residents,” Hoek said. “We each bring something to the table. Whether it’s Federal dollars, donations from local businesses, volunteer time, or the sweat equity of future residents—this is and must be a team effort.”
Improving access to affordable housing is one of the Board of Supervisors’ top priorities. Visit our website to learn more about the Board’s 2022 objectives and Nevada County’s work to provide housing opportunities to working families and residents with low income.
