Employer Sponsored Housing
Recently, with LandWatch’s support, major employers in Monterey County have stepped up to provide affordable housing for their employees. This table summarizes the projects to date.
| Project | Applicant | Approved | # of Units | # of Residents | Housing Type | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meyer Employee Housing Facility | Fresh Harvest | 04/2019 | — | Up to 364 | Agricultural Employee Dorms | King City | Constructed In Use |
| Boronda Villas | Nunes, Hibino & Rodriguez Families | 08/2017 | 75 | Up to 600 | Agricultural Employee | Salinas Valley | Complete, In Use |
| Spreckels Crossing | Tanimura & Antle | 09/2015 | 100 | Up to 800 | Agricultural Employee | Spreckels | Constructed In Use |
| Morse Place Townhomes | Pebble Beach Company | 08/2016 | 24 | ~64 | Employee Housing | Next to Pacific Grove | Under Construction |
| CHOMP | Montage Health | 03/2014 | 32 | ~50 | Short-term Rentals | Monterey | Under Construction |
| Walnut & Third | Walnut & Third Housing LLC | 01/2020 | 105 | Up to 840 | Agricultural Employee | Greenfield | Partially Complete, Under Construction |
| Harvest Moon Project | A conglomerate of agri-businesses | 06/2020 | 150 | Up to 1200 | Agricultural Employee | Salinas | Complete, In Use |
| Casa Del Milagro | 03/2020 | 117 | Up to 936 | Employee | King City | Under Construction | |
| Ausonio’s Ownership | Castroville | ||||||
| Susan Street Ag Housing | Pajaro for Rio Vista LLC | 12/2023 | 45 | 360 | Agricultural Employee | Pajaro | Expected March 2024 |
| Gabilan Agricultural Worker Housing for Bengard Ranch | Bengard Ranch | 01/2024 | 45 | 360 | Agricultural Employee | Salinas | Expected March 2025 |
LandWatch encourages large employers in the region to help contribute to affordable housing as well. The information compiled in this table came from the California Employment Development Department and the City of Salinas. The area’s largest employers include, but are not limited to:
| Employer | Location | # of Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Azcona Harvesting | Greenfield | 1,000-4,999 |
| Breast Care Center | Monterey | 1,000-4,999 |
| Bud of California | Soledad | 1,000-4,999 |
| Casa Palmero | Pebble Beach | 1,000-4,999 |
| Community Hospital Monterey | Monterey | 1,000-4,999 |
| Naval Postgraduate School | Monterey | 1,000-4,999 |
| Pebble Beach Co. | Pebble Beach | 1,000-4,999 |
| Pebble Beach Resorts | Pebble Beach | 1,000-4,999 |
| Premier Raspberries LLC | Royal Oaks | 1,000-4,999 |
| Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare | Salinas | 1,000-4,999 |
| Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital | Salinas | 1,000-4,999 |
| Taylor Farms | Salinas | 1,000-4,999 |
| Al Pak Labor | Soledad | 500-999 |
| Cardiology Clinic | Salinas | 500-999 |
| County-Monterey Behavioral | King City | 500-999 |
| Dole Fresh Vegetables Co. | Soledad | 500-999 |
| Hilltown Packing Co. | Salinas | 500-999 |
| Misionero Vegetables | Gonzales | 500-999 |
| Monterey County Social Services Committee | Salinas | 500-999 |
| Monterey County Social Services Department | Salinas | 500-999 |
| Natividad Medical Center | Salinas | 500-999 |
| Quality Farm Labor | Gonzales | 500-999 |
| RC Packing | Gonzales | 500-999 |
| US Defense Department | Seaside | 500-999 |
| US Defense Manpower Data Center | Seaside | 500-999 |
| D’Arrigo Brothers Co. | Salinas Area | Unknown |
| Mann Packing Co. | Salinas Area | Unknown |
| Monterey County Office of Education | Salinas Area | Unknown |
