Riverside County has successfully relocated over 100 families from Oasis Mobile Home Park to safer housing conditions. This achievement was marked by the recent move of a dozen families to Maria y Jose Mobile Home Park in Oasis, a newly constructed mobile home park with essential utilities such as water, electricity, and sewer services. The development of this park involved county support and investment by developer Jesus Montanez. It is noted as the first Polanco park built in more than ten years.
The county's efforts aim to address limited affordable housing by collaborating with mobile home park owners to enhance housing quality and expedite family relocations into homes equipped with proper infrastructure. More parks are undergoing improvements with financial assistance from the state to increase available housing options.
Supervisor V. Manuel Perez stated, “I’m happy to say that we’ve been able to make it happen, to transition families out of areas that are really struggling.” He emphasized the humanitarian aspect of these efforts and acknowledged the contributions of various partners involved in this ongoing process.
In addition to those relocated at Maria y Jose Mobile Home Park, 72 families have moved into Mountain View Estates, while another 18 have purchased homes in locations such as Thermal, North Shore, Thousand Palms, Desert Hot Springs, and Victorville.
These relocation initiatives are supported by a $30 million state grant secured by former State Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia. Riverside County has also partnered with the state and TODEC Legal Center for weekly bottled water distribution at Oasis Mobile Home Park since July 2022. This program ensures residents have access to safe drinking water and is funded by the State Water Resources Control Board.
Further funding and resources from federal authorities are necessary for continued relocation efforts from Oasis Mobile Home Park. Supervisor Perez remarked on this need: “We are grateful for the funding from the state,” adding that additional federal involvement is crucial for sustaining progress.
Supervisor V. Manuel Perez serves Riverside County's Fourth Supervisorial District—the largest district geographically—covering eastern Riverside County including Coachella Valley regions up to Blythe along Highway 74 towards Idyllwild.