Construction starts on affordable housing project for veterans

U.S. Vets celebrated the start of construction on their 30-unit affordable housing project for homeless veterans with a ground-breaking ceremony on March 25.

A large crowd turned out for the event, including Mayor Helen Tran, City Council members Sandra Ibarra and Mario Flores, as well as County Supervisors Joe Baca Jr. and Curt Hagman.

When completed, the three-story building located at 1351 North E Street will feature one and two-bedroom units serving veterans and their families earning between 30% and 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Each unit will include a modern kitchen and bathroom with essential appliances. Residents will also benefit from on-site supportive services tailored to the needs of veterans, including case management, food and hygiene supplies, transportation support, and employment assistance.

In addition to U.S. Vets, developer Kingdom Development and the City of San Bernardino, project partners include the County of San Bernardino, Home Depot, City National Bank, Disabled Veterans Charities, Jewish National Fund, R4 Capital, and Banc of California.

The property on E Street was donated to U.S. Vets by a Holocaust survivor with the intention for the land to be used as a thank you to U.S. World War II soldiers for his rescue.

The project is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2027.