Units at a new Vallejo affordable housing complex are filling up but, for some eligible residents, getting approved has been a fraught process.
While the new homes are a thrill and a blessing for those moving in, some are caught in a web of paperwork which has them worried they may lose a spot in the new buildings. It's another example of how difficult it can be to pull these projects together, even when they're nearly complete.
It was a life-changing opportunity for Turner when she was told she would have an address of her own. Her spot in Blue Oak Landing would end 13 years of homelessness but, when the time came to pick up her keys, excitement became frustration. Their search for answers has bounced around several offices. They've also been dropping by the development where most of the units have now been filled, something that has only increased their anxiety,With no answers the couple decided it was time to get off the street and regroup so they found a motel room while they tried to clear up the confusion.
"In our tenant selection plan, because of our federal funding, we have strict requirements on income verification," explained Gillian Hayes with the city of Vallejo."So if it's been over 60 days since pay stubs or just verification of homelessness has been given to the city, then we have to re-up those verifications before they move in"
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