Redwood City – A total of $3 million in federal funds is headed to San Mateo County for safe and affordable homes for local farmworkers. Another $1 million will go toward making play equipment more accessible and inclusive for everyone at Coyote Point Recreation Area.
The Half Moon Bay Farmworker Homeownership Project was given $3 million at the request of U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo and U.S. Senators Dianne Feinstein, who died last year, and Alex Padilla. The funds will be used to purchase up to 20 modular home units for farmworker housing and create a new public recreation space for its residents. The housing units will be available for purchase by local farmworkers.
“I cannot thank Congressmembers Eshoo, Feinstein, Padilla and Mullin enough for securing this much-needed funding for San Mateo County. They appreciate the dire need not only for farmworker housing but housing ownership on the coast and their help getting money behind it moves our efforts that much closer to reality,” said San Mateo County Supervisor Ray Mueller, whose District Three includes Half Moon Bay.
The federal funding joins $7.2 million already secured from state and philanthropic sources for the housing at 800 Stone Pine Cove. The County will cover the remainder of the $16.2 million price tag and hopes occupancy can begin in Spring 2025.
Coyote Point Recreation Area in San Mateo will receive $1 million at the request of U.S. Rep. Kevin Mullin. The funds will be used to replace the aging Magic Mountain playground with a new, unique and inclusive design to accommodate all ages and abilities.
“Coyote Point is a jewel in San Mateo County and thanks to Congressman Mullin, even more of our residents will be able to enjoy its playground and make lasting memories with their friends and family,” said San Mateo County Supervisor Noelia Corzo, whose District Two includes the recreational area.
Congress approved the funding in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 last week, with President Joe Biden signing it on Saturday.
Michelle Durand
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