Housing & Community · Pillar 02
Housing & Homelessness Solutions | Rocha for Turlock Mayor 2026
HOUSING &
HOMELESSNESS
SOLUTIONS
Local leadership and opportunity pathways — asserting local control under Charter City authority, expanding housing supply through condo and transit-oriented development, and creating clear pathways from emergency shelter to stable housing and employment.
Local Control. Turlock will remain the lead agency for housing policy and programs within the city and county — asserting local accountability rather than relying on fragmented state or county mandates.
Housing takes time. Zoning changes, development approvals, and new construction happen over years. The goal is to set the right policies now so Turlock is building the right kind of housing for the next decade.
Funding Principle
Housing and homelessness programs are funded through a combination of state and federal housing grants, HUD allocations, HHAP funding, and nonprofit partnerships. The City's role is to remove barriers, streamline permitting, and direct available resources strategically — not to fund housing construction from the general fund.
Targeted
Rezoning
Major Corridors & Specific Sites — Strict Design Standards
Local
Control
Charter City Housing Authority
2
Programs
Home Buyer & Rehabilitation Expansion
Supply
First
Housing Strategy Approach
The Vision
STABLE HOUSING IS
THE FOUNDATION OF
A STRONG TURLOCK
Stable housing is foundational to reducing homelessness and building strong families. Turlock's housing challenges — rising costs, limited ownership opportunities, and inadequate shelter resources — require a locally led, supply-side strategy that creates real pathways to homeownership and self-sufficiency.
Under a Charter City framework, Turlock will assert local control over housing policy — replacing fragmented state and county mandates with practical, locally driven solutions that balance growth, affordability, and community character.
From accelerating condo and transit-oriented development to expanding first-time home buyer programs and strategically improving shelter resources, the Turlock Horizon's housing strategy is built on a simple principle: the best path out of homelessness is a stable home and a real job.
Pillar
Housing & Community Development — Pillar 02
Authority
Local Control under Charter City Framework
Strategy
Supply-Side — Condo & Transit-Oriented Development
Rezoning
Targeted — Major Corridors & Specific Sites, Strict Design Standards, Ownership-Focused
Programs
First Time Home Buyer & Housing Rehabilitation Expansion
Shelter
Strategic Placement + Pathways to Employment
Policy Framework
FOUR PILLARS OF THE PLAN
LOCAL CONTROL & HOUSING STRATEGY
Turlock will meet its regional housing responsibilities through strong local control under a future Charter City framework. Rather than relying on one-size-fits-all mandates, the City will implement a Housing Element focused on practical, locally driven solutions that balance growth, affordability, and community character.
Key Elements
Turlock as lead agency for housing policy under Charter City authority
Housing Element focused on locally driven, practical solutions
Balanced approach to growth, affordability, and community character
Local accountability replacing fragmented state and county mandates
CONDO DEVELOPMENT & TRANSIT-ORIENTED HOUSING
Accelerate the construction of mixed-use condos and attainable ownership units through targeted rezoning — focused on major corridors and specific sites that can support increased density, with strict design standards. This is not a citywide policy and is directed toward homeownership, not rentals. Prioritize transit-oriented development to increase housing supply, improve walkability, and reduce long-term transportation costs for working families.
Key Elements
Mixed-use condo and attainable ownership unit development at targeted sites
Targeted rezoning — major corridors and specific sites only, not citywide
Strict design standards required — height alone does not determine approval
Ownership-focused: this framework is not intended to produce rental-only towers
Transit-oriented development along key corridors
Improved walkability and reduced transportation costs for working families
Expanded housing stock addressing homelessness through supply-side solutions
FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER & REHABILITATION PROGRAMS
Significantly expand the City's existing First Time Home Buyer Program — including increased gap financing and more flexible income guidelines — and the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program, providing greater down-payment assistance and low-interest loans for critical home repairs.
Key Elements
Expanded First Time Home Buyer Program with increased gap financing
More flexible income guidelines to reach more Turlock families
Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program expansion for critical home repairs
Greater down-payment assistance for first-time buyers
Preservation of neighborhood character through rehabilitation support
IMPROVED SHELTER RESOURCES & STRATEGIC PLACEMENT
Work collaboratively with existing nonprofit providers, faith-based organizations, and current shelter operators to enhance the quality and effectiveness of homeless shelter resources — prioritizing strategic relocation and proper placement of facilities to better serve those in need while minimizing impacts on residential neighborhoods and downtown businesses.
Key Elements
Collaborative enhancement of shelter quality with nonprofit and faith-based partners
Strategic relocation and proper placement of shelter facilities
Evaluation of better-located sites using city-owned or underutilized infrastructure
Compassionate access to job training, medical support, and transitional housing
Clear pathways from emergency shelter to stable housing and employment
The Pathway
FROM EMERGENCY SHELTER
TO STABLE HOUSING
Every element of the housing strategy is designed to move people forward — not just manage the problem. The pathway from emergency shelter to stable housing and employment is integrated across the Turlock Horizon's workforce, education, and community programs.
01
EMERGENCY SHELTER
Strategically placed, high-quality shelter resources with compassionate access to job training, medical support, and transitional housing pathways.
02
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
Transitional housing pathways supported by nonprofit, faith-based, and city partners — with clear timelines and accountability for progress toward stability.
03
EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING
Integrated job training and internship programs — connected to the Tri-Agency framework and city workforce initiatives — providing real pathways to employment.
04
STABLE HOUSING
Expanded home buyer programs, attainable ownership units, and a growing housing supply ensuring that stable, long-term housing is within reach for Turlock families.
Connected Initiatives
HOUSING IS CONNECTED
TO EVERYTHING
The housing strategy does not stand alone. It is integrated with the Turlock Horizon's governance, workforce, and community development initiatives.
EVERY TURLOCK FAMILY DESERVES A STABLE HOME
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