City of Chico - News and Updates

News and Updates

Senior Housing in Chico, CA
Spotlight on Creekside Place

Creekside Placewas developed in response to Chico’s pressing need for affordable senior housing, exacerbated by the Camp Fire and the rising cost of living. Nearly 86 percent of current residents previously lived in Butte County, with many being Camp Fire survivors. Another 10 percent came from nearby counties including Glenn, Tehama, and Shasta, and only a handful relocated from further away.

“Housing projects like Creekside Place play a critical role in addressing Chico’s need for affordable housing. This project is a great example of how smart planning and investment in housing can enhance our city’s livability and long-term growth," said Brendan Vieg. Director of Community Development for the City of Chico.

The Creekside Place Apartments were made possible through funding from the City of Chico’s CDBG and HOME funding, as well as the City’s Affordable Housing Fund, State of California and Butte County’s No Place Like Homeprogram funds, and Disaster Recovery low-income housing tax credits. The project also includes 100 project-based housing vouchers through the Housing Authority of the Couty of Butte. It represents a collaborative effort between the City and the Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) to create a long-lasting asset for the community.

Resident services are crucial to Creekside Place’s mission of creating a supportive and stable environment for its tenants. Financial contributions are always welcomed to help fund programs, purchase household goods, and maintain services, including:

Coffee hour
Chair yoga classes
A thriving community garden with composting and food-growing opportunities
A community kitchen and regular coffee hours
Social events and workshops, such as a Catalyst Domestic Violence healthy relationships class

These programs are supported by CalFresh nutrition classes, North Valley Catholic Social Services, University of California Cooperative Extension, Butte County Department of Employment and Social Services, and Adult Protective Services.

Members of the Creekside Place community can also get involved by volunteering or teaching classes to enrich residents’ lives.

"We created an incredible asset that will be around for decades to come to serve seniors, and from the resident's perspective, they have a quality place to call home that they can afford," said Mark Montgomery, CHIP

Notices and Hearings

Upcoming Affordable

Housing Project updates

Annual Action Planning Process

Consolidated Annual Action Plan - Planning Process

CDBG/HOME Consolidated Plan 2025-29
Consolidated Annual Action Plan - Planning Process

Schedule

City of Chico

2025-2029 CDBG/HOME Consolidated Plan

Schedule of Meetings/Hearings/Public Notices

* All meeting dates and times are subject to change*

www.chicoca.gov/housing

December 5, 2024 - Notice of Consolidated Plan Planning Process posted on website, Posted on website in English and Spanish
October 17, 2024 – Community Focus Group, 6:00 p.m. location: North Point Community Room, 3432 Esplanade, Chico

October 24, 2024 – Community Workshop, 6:00 p.m. location: Dorothy Johnson Center, 775 E. 16th Street, Chico

December 9, 2024 – January 31, 2025 – Community Survey available on website link above

January 2, 2025 – CDBG Public Service Applications available on website like above
January 16, 2025 – CDBG Public Service Application Workshop, 10 a.m., Council Chamber, 421 Main Street (attendance strongly recommended)
February 27, 2025 – City’s Citizen Advisory Committee, 3:00 p.m., Council Conference Room 1, 421 Main Street – CDBG Public Service grant applicants will present their requests.

March 12, 2025 – City’s Citizen Advisory Committee, 5:30 p.m., location Council Conference Room 1, 421 Main Street – CDBG Pubic Service funding recommendations presented

March 31, 2025 - Public Hearing Notice on Draft Consolidated Plan published (15-day noticing)

April 15 – May 20, 2025 - 30-Day Public Comment Period on Draft Consolidated Plan

April 15, 2025– Council Public Hearing on Draft Consolidated Plan, 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers, 421 Main Street

May 20, 2025 - City Council Public Hearing on the FINAL Consolidated Plan, 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers, 421 Main Street
- Receive public testimony on final Consolidated Plan
- Final Consolidated Plan approved for submission to HUD
June 17, 2025 – Staff to submit Consolidated Plan to HUD

*dates updated 3/12/25

Hearing Notices and Agendas

Schedule of Consolidated Planning Process

English / Spanish

CDBG-Public Service Funding Citizen's Advisory Committee (CDBG-PS CAC) Meeting February 27, 2025 at 3:00pm, Council Conference Room 1, 421 Main Street

Agenda

All Applications received by deadline

CDBG-Public Service Funding Citizen's Advisory Committee (CDBG-PS CAC) Second Meeting March 12, 2025 at 5:30pm, Council Conference Room 1, 421 Main Street

Agenda

Community Engagement

Help Improve our Community!

¡Ayuda a mejorar nuestra comunidad!

The City of Chico asked residents to share their vision for the community by participating in the 2025-2029 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated Plan survey. This important survey will help determine how federal funds are allocated to benefit Chico’s low-income populations over the next five years.

The input from Chico residents guides the City in creating budgets for two critical programs: the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). These programs support vital initiatives such as affordable housing, public services, and neighborhood revitalization - all efforts that directly impact the well-being of the community’s most vulnerable populations.

The deadline to complete the survey was Friday, January 31, 2025.

Upcoming Affordable Housing Projects

Now Leasing

Deer Creek, Phase I		2768 Native Oak Drive
	155 affordable units	Projected completion 2024
	Interest Lists and other information available here: deercreekchico.com
Deer Creek, Phase II		Native Oak Drive
	47 affordable units	Projected completion 2024
	Interest Lists and other information available here: deercreek2chico.com
Senator Conness		2754 Native Oak Drive
	160 affordable units	Projected completion 2024
	Project and Leasing information: https://www.crpaffordable.com/senator
Tonea Senior Apartments		184 Tonea Way
	103 affordable units
	Tonea Senior Housing - Updated Leasing Flyer For more information, contact Domus Management Company Phone: 866-666-0350 or email: rentalinfo@domusmc.com

Coming Soon

Special Needs Housing
Oleander Community Housing		2324 Esplanade
	37 affordable units	Estimated completion Early 2025
Family Housing
Cussick Apartments		648 West East Ave
	74 affordable units	Estimated completion Spring 2025
	Project description and updates
Bar Triangle Apartments		2225 Bar Triangle Street
	69 affordable units	Estimated completion December 2025
	For interest lists and leasing information - https://www.livebartriangle.com/

Fully Leased

Bruce Village/B20

1990 Belgium Ave 59 affordable Senior units

For more information, visit b20seniorapartments.com
530-354-4213/TDD:800-735-2929

The Foundation at 1297 Park*

1297 Park Ave 58 affordable units

For Leasing information call (866) 666-0350 or email rentalinfo@domusmc.com

Creekside Place*

1250 Notre Dame 100 affordable units Senior (62+)/Special Needs Housing
For more information, visit chiphousing.org/rental/creekside-place

North Creek Crossings @ Meriam Park, Phase I*

2265 Maclovia Ave 105 affordable family units
North Creek Crossings Flyer
If interested, please contact: northcreekcrossings@winnco.com 530-270-3102
northcreekcrossings.com

Lava Ridge

2796 Native Oak Drive 97 affordable units Family Apartments
Lava Ridge Apts - Initial Lease Up Flyer

Domus Management Company
PO BOX 379 LODI, CA 95241
P: 866-666-0350
E: rentalinfo@domusmc.com

North Creek Crossings @ Meriam Park, Phase II*

2265 Maclovia Ave 53 affordable units Projected completion November 2023
If interested, please contact: northcreekcrossings@winnco.com 530-270-3102
northcreekcrossings.com

Annual Action Planning Process

CDBG Funding Year 2024-25
Annual Action Planning Process

Hearing Notices and Agendas

Notice of Hearing and Public Comment Period 2024

English / Spanish

Citizen's Advisory Committee

Meeting #1 : February 29 : Agenda

Meeting #2 : March 7 : Agenda

Committee Funding Recommendations

Annual Action Planning Schedule FY 2024-25

Notice of Annual Planning

Anuncio Publico de Planificacion Anual

Notice of Public Hearing: Draft CAPER 2023-24

Schedule

City of Chico

2024-2025 CDBG/HOME Annual Action Plan

Schedule of Meetings/Hearings/Public Notices

All meeting dates and times are subject to change.

November 13, 2023 - Notice of Annual Plan Planning Process posted on website - Posted on website in English and Spanish
December 13, 2023 – Community Workshop, 5:30 p.m. location: Council Conference Room 1, 421 Main Street

January 2, 2024 – CDBG Public Service Applications available

January 11, 2024 – CDBG Public Service Application Workshop, 10 a.m., location: Council Chamber, 421 Main Street (attendance strongly recommended)

February 29, 2024 – City’s Citizen Advisory Committee, 3:00 p.m. location: Council Conference Room 1, 421 Main Street – CDBG Public Service grant applicants will present their requests.

*March 7, 2024 – City’s Citizen Advisory Committee – 5:30 p.m., location Council Conference Room 1, 421 Main Street – CDBG Public Service funding recommendations will be made to include in the draft AAP.

*April 1, 2024 - Public Hearing Notice on Draft Annual Action Plan published (15-day noticing)

*April 16 – May 21, 2024 - 30-Day Public Comment Period on Draft Annual Action Plan

*April 16, 2024 – Council Public Hearing on Draft Annual Action Plan, 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers

*May 21, 2024 - City Council Public Hearing on the FINAL Annual Action Plan, 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers
- Receive public testimony on final Annual Action Plan
- Final Annual Action Plan approved for submission to HUD