Housing

  125 posts

  Nov 05, 2025

Nonprofit plans newly affordable homes in South Vallejo

The nonprofit Step Up Housing plans to convert the Bay Village Apartments into a partially affordable housing property....

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  Nov 04, 2025

Lawsuit brought by fired Vallejo housing manager settled for $130K

Judy Shepard-Hall sued the city in March 2023, claiming the city fired her in retaliation for her complaints about discrimination and harassment....

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  Oct 29, 2025

Vallejo supportive housing project delayed again as costs escalate

For each week the project is delayed, the city must pay an additional $18,000....

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  Oct 16, 2025

Vallejo housing department closure draws confusion, worry

A local real estate agent said the closure has affected the ability of landlords to collect payments for rental assistance programs....

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  Sep 29, 2025

Hundreds of Vallejo students are homeless, with few shelter options

School district data show that 714 students were homeless at some point during last school year....

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  Sep 09, 2025

Former shelter of woman who sued Vallejo over housing access destroyed in fire

Evelyn “Brown Sugar” Alfred won a preliminary injunction against the city of Vallejo to prevent the shelter's destruction earlier this year....

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  Aug 08, 2025

Feds give Vallejo rental assistance lifeline but hint at cuts to come

While Vallejo’s programs remain funded this year, cities across California fear sweeping cuts to federal housing dollars....

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  Aug 06, 2025

Vallejo council allocates $600K more to finish Broadway supportive housing project

The city allocated funds received in settlements of opioid lawsuits to complete the long-delayed project....

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  Jun 23, 2025

Vallejo opens 125-bed navigation center after years of delays

City officials held a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the grand opening of the new shelter for unhoused people....

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  Jun 05, 2025

Vallejo City Council approves operator contracts for long-delayed navigation center, Broadway project

Councilmembers said they preferred to allow religious organizations and non-profits to explore their own “safe camping” sites....

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  May 29, 2025

Vallejo begins removing encampments from downtown as residents seek relief

The city held off on removing many residents who filed requests for accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act....

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  May 21, 2025

Housing organizers call for renter protections in Vallejo

Advocates with the Vallejo Housing Justice Coalition said they’re hopeful that newly elected officials will push for stronger policies for renters....

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