Increase Sought in Affordable Housing

Ft. Ord Reuse Authority officials said they need at least $300 million to provide housing for working people in Monterey County and to rebuild the former military base’s infrastructure.

Rep. Sam Farr (D-Carmel) wants the agency to increase the number of planned affordable housing units by designating 50% as affordable.

The authority currently requires 15% to 25% of the housing units to be designated as affordable, though agency officials say they hope for larger numbers.

More than 10,000 housing units are planned for Ft. Ord.