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YUBA COUNTY, CA (MPG) – A $5.6 million state grant is bringing 12 permanent homes for veterans closer to reality in Olivehurst.

Innovation Housing Estates, at 1829 Turpen St., will provide residences for veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness, along with an on-site manager's unit. Habitat for Humanity Yuba/Sutter will own and operate the property, offering supportive services intended to help residents maintain housing stability, county officials said.

The Yuba County Board of Supervisors approved a funding agreement Oct. 13 after pulling the item from its consent agenda for separate consideration.

Kevin Perkins, assistant director of the county's Community Development and Services Agency, presented the proposal and explained that corrections were needed to the payment schedule. Supervisors approved the agreement with those changes, with one abstention.

The California Department of Housing and Community Development awarded the money through its Homekey+ program following joint applications submitted by the county and Habitat in 2025 and 2026.

Of the $5.6 million, $3.9 million is designated for capital expenses, about $1.4 million for operating costs and $360,000 for veteran-assisted units. County officials said the development will include common areas, furnishings and infrastructure needed to accommodate residents and provide access to services.

Under the arrangement, Habitat will oversee construction by US Off Site and verify that each phase has been completed before paying the contractor. Yuba County will transfer funds as they are received from the state. The nonprofit must also submit quarterly progress reports documenting construction milestones, expenditures, cost overruns and delays. County representatives may inspect the site and review financial records to ensure the work follows approved plans, officials said.

The contract establishes requirements for insurance, financial accountability and compliance with Homekey+. It also outlines remedies for violations and allows the county to terminate the arrangement if the promised money does not arrive.

County officials said the project requires no contribution from Yuba County's general fund. The state investment will support both development and ongoing operations of the residences, which are intended to provide veterans with long-term housing rather than temporary shelter.