Date

5-2025

Document Type

Capstone Project (Open Access)

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Department

Health, Human Services and Public Policy

Major

Collaborative Health & Human Services; Concentration: Public Health

Abstract

This capstone project focuses on the community members of the City of Pacific Grove who are having a hard time finding affordable housing. The purpose of this project was to identify barriers residents in the City of Pacific Grove are experiencing when looking for affordable housing. This project was implemented in partnership with the City of Pacific Grove’s Community Development Department -Housing Division, which serves local residents by supporting housing and planning efforts. It was a community-based research project from a survey conducted from March to April 2025 that consisted of a total of 12 respondents. The survey was shared online and promoted through social media platforms with the city. The expected outcome was to identify common housing challenges and give the housing division useful information to improve housing support. The project revealed the main challenges the community faces are difficulty paying rent, lack of rental assistance programs and the limited affordable housing options. Recommendations include creating a program that can help residents with rental assistance programs as well as apply for state/federal funding to build or preserve affordable housing units.

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