A Google Earth image of the former La Hacienda Mobile Home Park at 104 E. Sierra Ave. in Fresno.

The City of Fresno has been awarded $4.9 million from California’s Homekey+ Program to help preserve and revitalize La Hacienda Mobile Estates, formerly known as Trails End Mobile Home Park at 104 E. Sierra Ave., the city announced Thursday.   

The funding will be used to create affordable and permanent housing for homeless veterans.

The city is partnering with Self-Help Enterprise (SHE) and will use the funds to purchase and install 18 new manufactured homes — 12 one-bedroom and six two-bedroom units for veterans facing homelessness, mental health issues or substance use challenges. 

The funding will also preserve the existing mobile homes on the 5.21-acre site to prevent more displacement.

“This project is a lifeline for a community that has long been overlooked,” said Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer in a news release. “By preserving La Hacienda, we’re preventing displacement, expanding affordable housing in Fresno, and restoring stability for families and individuals who deserve the chance to prosper. With on-site services, dedicated Veteran support, and long-term affordability, this partnership is a powerful example of what we can achieve when we invest in people, not just property.” 

La Hacienda has faced its fair share of challenges over the years since losing its operational permit in 2021, followed by a fatal fire and a controversial sale in 2022 to Harmony Communities, a property management company who was known for implementing rent increases for residents.