City Extends Support for Motel-to-Housing Project

San Jose News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

Concord’s city council just gave a major break to a vital housing project turning the Valley Motel into safe, supportive homes for chronically homeless, addicted, or disabled individuals. After unexpected costs derailed the original plan, Hope Solutions and motel owners negotiated key changes: reduced staffing hours and a deferred park fee payment plan. Council approved both—with strings attached: Hope Solutions must report progress in a year, and owners won’t pay the fee until after occupancy. With Hope Solutions’ credibility and community needs at the heart of the decision, this move…