Housing for a Healthy California Program
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The Housing for a Healthy California Program (HHC) is designed to provide supportive housing opportunities for individuals who are experiencing homelessness and are recipients of or eligible for health care provided through the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Medi-Cal program.
The first round of applications will be accepted for 12 one-bedroom units available in April 2025 and 8 units available in 2026 at 2700 Middlefield Rd in Redwood City. See flyer for more information: flyer: Housing for a Healthy California
Referral Process
Step 1 – Read the Eligibility Criteria.
Step 2 – Submit the Pre-Screening & Attestation Form with the Authorization to Release Information (be sure to have the Authorization to Release Information Form signed by the applicant).
Step 3 – Step 3 – If we determine that the applicant is eligible, you will be sent an e-mail link to complete the application form. The information you will need to complete the application is provided here: Information to Prepare for HHC Units Application Form.
Step 4 – If eligible, you will be notified to complete the Developer application and Housing Authority application form.
Step 5 – If eligible, you will be interviewed by the Project Property Management Agent and San Mateo County Housing Authority.
Program Goal
The goal of the program is to reduce the financial burden on local and state resources due to the overutilization of emergency rooms or incarceration as the first point of health care provision for persons who are experiencing homelessness, or chronic homelessness, and are considered a high-cost health user, as defined by the HHC Program.
Partners
This is a joint project among County Health, San Mateo County Department of Housing and local housing developers.
Contact Us
Email us at HHCUnits@smcgov.org for more information or questions.