New affordable housing in Palm Desert breaks ground

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) - Palm Villas at Millennium, a new affordable housing complex, hosted its groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday in Palm Desert.

Palm Villas at Millennium will be developed in two phases across 10.49 acres. The first phase will include five three-story residential buildings with 120 residential units.

"Up and down the state of California, the number one issue facing Californians is affordability, and that's housing affordability and access to affordable homeownership," says Assemblyman Greg Wallis.

12 units will be set aside for victims of domestic violence, and 43 will be designated for those experiencing homelessness. They also plan to provide wraparound services.

"After school care, continuing education, and resume building," shared Reid Bradshaw, director of development for Palm Communities.

Phase one is estimated to be completed by June 2027.