Chula Vista has been awarded $8.61 million in Homekey+ funding from the California Department of Housing and Community Development for low-income units.

Officials plan to turn the former Palomar Motel into permanent housing, they said Wednesday.

The motel, located at 1160 Walnut Ave., will be converted into studio apartments for very low-income residents experiencing or at risk of homelessness, with 20 units for individuals, seven units for veterans and one on-site manager’s unit.

Mayor John McCann said being awarded the funding will allow Chula Vista “to create permanent supportive housing units for those with the greatest need for long-term housing and services.”

Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation is the developer on the project. The site will need several upgrades includin

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