Greenfield approves new housing project for low-income families

GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION) The City of Greenfield approved a new housing project for low-income families. This housing project will be 100% affordable housing and will include 222 units.

"Here in Greenfield, we've embraced affordable housing and we've embraced new development," said Community Development Director Paul Mugan.

A recently approved affordable housing project in Greenfield is expected to help about a thousand Greenfield residents.

"The city is pleased to report that we're responding to the community. The need to provide housing for low income, very low-income households moderate and above moderate-income households in our community," said Mugan. "Many jurisdictions throughout Monterey County struggled to put affordable housing units in the ground."

Once the project is completed, Greenfield will have 164 very-low-income units and 195 low-income units. Overcrowding is a problem in many homes, leading to the city working to provide more options for low-income residents, said Mugan.

"These units are not built by the government, they're built by nonprofits and others," said Mugan. "So we create a favorable environment for others to come in and invest their capital for housing."

Narciso Perez, a greenfield resident also said overcrowding is an issue. He said he once lived with 15 other people in a four-bedroom unit. He said this will help many residents who are in that same situation.  

"I think it's great, it helps rent be more affordable," said Perez. "When an affordable housing unit vacates it gets occupied right away.."