HOUSING FORUMS.
PAST & UPCOMING
FORUMS.
HOME (Housing Opportunities Made Easier) hosts regular Housing Forums to address key challenges and solutions in Ventura County’s housing landscape. These sessions provide a platform for professionals, community members, and officials to discuss issues like affordability, housing policy, and innovative housing solutions.
If you’re interested in collaborating on a future forum, please reach out to Karen Fraser, Executive Director, at Karen@vchome.org.
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Who should attend: Anyone with a desire to address housing and health issues of our County's most vulnerable populations, homeless or those at risk, and persons with mental or behavioral health issues.
What you need to know: This forum will be part presentation, part Q&A with panelists, and part open discussion. Frontline experience and perspectives are needed to shape future policy, develop collaborations, and impart practical solutions.
Friday, April 10th 8:00 - 10:30/11:00 am
Gold Coast Transit District conference room
1901 Auto Center Drive, Oxnard (behind Costco)
A $25 registration donation helps offset the cost for venue rental and refreshments. If you have a 2026 HOME Membership (free to attend but you'll need a code to register) or are unable to donate at this level, please contact Karen@vchome.org.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our HOME for the New Year gathering! It was a meaningful start to 2026, filled with connection and shared commitment.
Click through the slide deck to see photos of the evening.
If you have any photos to upload to this deck, please email them to Karen@vchome.org.
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We were honored to welcome Supervisor Vianey Lopez, who provided a thoughtful update on Ventura County’s coordinated housing and homelessness strategy. Key insights included:
• Housing insecurity is complex and requires collaboration + accountability
• The County’s “Coming Home” Plan is guiding long-term systems change
• Unsheltered homelessness decreased by 8.5% this past year
• 594 housing units have been completed since 2024
• Major investments are strengthening behavioral health services and prevention
• Partnerships across cities, nonprofits, developers, and service providers remain essential
This work continues — and HOME is grateful to be in community with so many dedicated partners.
Pathways to Homeownership
Real world tools for homeownership at every stage
Saturday, June 21 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM at 2350 Wankel Way, Oxnard, CA 93030
Two Tracks, One Goal: A Lifetime of Homeownership! Whether you're safeguarding your family’s legacy or preparing to buy your first home, this one-day event provides the practical insight and expert guidance you need to take the next step with confidence.
SESSION: Legacy Planning for Lifelong Homeownership
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Trusts, Probate & Fiduciary Basics (Jennifer Felten): Learn how estate planning tools can protect your most valuable asset—your home—and help avoid costly legal hurdles down the line.
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Understanding Prop 19 & Property Tax Planning (Keith Taylor): Explore what changes—and what stays the same—when transferring property, and how to plan accordingly to minimize tax burdens.
SESSION: From Here to There – Homeownership Demystified
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The Hidden Costs of Homeownership (Keith Taylor): From property taxes to HOAs and Mello-Roos bonds—learn what often gets overlooked and how to budget for the full cost of owning a home.
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Your Roadmap to Homeownership (Manny Ayala, Rob Obedoza, Denise Pomboonreung): Hear directly from housing experts on credit counseling, pre-qualification, insurance, and support programs that can make your dream of ownership a reality.
Fire Resilience in Ventura County
🗓 Thursday, April 3, 2025
This forum focused on how our neighborhoods, cities, and the County can better prepare for wildfires—and recover more quickly when they happen. Three experts covered a range of topics:
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Joe Morelli – Ventura County Fire Department
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Stephen Watson – Ventura Regional Fire Safe Council
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Rob Obedoza – California Department of Insurance
WATCH THE VIDEO recording at https://youtu.be/seRnwCwfOdc
Access the SYNOPSIS, Presentation slides, and Supportive Documents by clicking the links below.
This forum was approved by AICP for credits: CM#9308049.
Additional Information
Presentation Slides (pdf)
