Mather Veterans Village

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Mather Veterans Village (MVV) is a transformative, multi-phase supportive housing community located on the former Mather Air Force Base in Rancho Cordova, California. This landmark project is the result of a partnership between Mercy Housing California, Nation’s Finest, the City of Rancho Cordova, and the County of Sacramento.

As the first permanent supportive housing development for homeless and disabled veterans in the Sacramento region, Mather Veterans Village provides critical housing and wrap-around services to help veterans achieve stability and independence.

Over the lifetime of the project, Mather Veterans Village is expected to provide homes for more than 5,000 veterans.

A Multi-Phase Community

Phases I–III: Completed Community

Phases I through III of Mather Veterans Village provide:

100 permanent supportive housing units

47 units of transitional housing

These phases serve homeless and disabled veterans and their families through a combination of stable housing and comprehensive support services.

Phase I (Completed 2016)

50 permanent supportive housing units

Phase II (Completed 2021)

47-bed transitional housing program

Designed for veterans not yet ready to live independently

Phase III (Completed 2021)

50 additional permanent supportive housing units

44 one-bedroom homes

6 two-bedroom homes

Supportive Services

A cornerstone of Mather Veterans Village is its robust, wrap-around supportive services tailored to meet veterans where they are.

Permanent Supportive Housing Services include:

Case management

Counseling

Resource navigation support

Organized social opportunities

Transitional Housing Services include:

Comprehensive case management

Behavioral health treatment

Employment services

Access to a commercial kitchen and daily meals

These services are designed to help veterans overcome barriers, heal from trauma, and successfully transition to long-term housing stability.

Phase IV: Expanding the Vision

Breaking ground in April 2026, Phase IV represents the next chapter in this successful regional partnership.

This phase will add:

70 permanent supportive apartment homes

Phase IV will specifically serve senior homeless veterans, expanding access to safe, stable housing for one of the community’s most vulnerable populations.

Construction is expected to be completed in March 2028.

Looking Ahead: Phase V

Planning for Phase V is in the early stages. While a groundbreaking timeline has not yet been determined, the estimated cost is between $35 million and $40 million.

Community Amenities

Mather Veterans Village is designed to foster a strong sense of community while meeting residents’ daily needs. Amenities include:

Community gathering spaces

Outdoor recreation areas

Community garden

Dog run

Outdoor dining spaces

Laundry and storage facilities

Vehicle and bicycle parking

A repurposed military building on-site serves as a central hub for services and community connection.

A Model for Regional Collaboration

Mather Veterans Village reflects the power of strong partnerships and a shared commitment to serving those who have served our country. By combining housing with comprehensive services in a supportive community setting, MVV is helping transform lives and address veteran homelessness in the Sacramento region.