Summary of Final Document - Signed NOE

This is a Notice of Exemption (NOE) document filed by Tuolumne County, California, for the Miner's Motel affordable housing development project located at 18740 State Highway 108 in Jamestown. The project involves the acquisition, rehabilitation, and operation of a County-owned property to create a permanent affordable housing community for individuals experiencing homelessness. The development will operate under a Housing First, low-barrier model and will be restricted to households at or below 80% Area Median Income (AMI). The County seeks an experienced development partner to acquire and rehabilitate the site while coordinating with County departments and community partners to provide on-site services, behavioral health connections, and tenancy support services. The facility was purchased using funds from the County's Encampment Resolution Fund (ERF) Round 3 Lookback award specifically designated for delivering stable, long-term housing paired with supportive services.

The project is designed to integrate into the County's broader homelessness response system and will be 100% affordable. The NOE filing indicates that the project qualifies for an exemption from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements, streamlining the approval process. The development represents a collaborative effort to address chronic homelessness in a rural community by leveraging public funding and establishing a clear implementation pathway. The selected proposer will be responsible for the full development lifecycle while maintaining alignment with the County's homelessness solutions strategy and ensuring measurable, long-term outcomes for residents.