The Homeless Services Division was established within the Department of Social Services on August 9, 2022, following the approval of the San Luis Obispo Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness by the Board of Supervisors. Full staffing and operational capacity is expected during the summer of 2023.

San Luis Obispo Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness

On August 9, 2022, the County Board of Supervisors approved a plan to curb homelessness by 50% in 5 years. The plan represents months of collaboration and input from those affected by homelessness in San Luis Obispo County, including the public, various agencies, non-profits, and other community stakeholders.

Related documents and updates:

• San Luis Obispo Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness
• 2023 Year-End Status Report
• Homeless Services Division Report to the Board of Supervisors, May 21, 2024

 

For Those Facing Housing Insecurity

If you or someone you know are currently without housing or at risk of becoming homeless, please see the Get Help page.

 

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Public Notices

30-Day Public Review and Comment Period For the Amendment to the 2022 Action Plan

On December 17, 2024, a resolution to amend the 2022 Action Plan will be presented to the County of San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors during a public hearing.

The Community Participation Plan, as required by a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), requires approval during a public hearing to amend an Action Plan to add a new project or reallocate funding to a new project not previously approved by the Board of Supervisors.

It is recommended that the Board adopt a resolution to amend the Action Plan as indicated:

1. Cancel the Del Rio Acquisition Project
2. Add a project for site cleaning for People's Self-Help Housing; and
3. Approve the reallocation of $154,712.00 from the Del Rio Acquisition project to the project for site clearing for People's Self-Help Housing.

The Amendment is available online at slocounty.gov/homeless for a 30-day public review and comment period. The last day to comment is December 15, 2024.

Click the link below to view the amendment document:
Amendment to the 2022 Action Plan - Board of Supervisors Meeting 12/17/24

Please submit any question or comments related to the proposed recommendations to [email protected].
 

Hearing for the 2025 Community Development Needs Assessment on December 10, 2024

A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, to consider and identify public needs for the 2025–2029 Consolidated Plan and the 2025 Action Plan utilizing funding allocated through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Urban County of San Luis Obispo—which includes the cities of Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, Morro Bay, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo, and the County of San Luis Obispo—is inviting interested persons to attend a public hearing discussing county housing and community development needs which may be addressed through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs. The purpose of the hearing is to give the public an opportunity to express their views on the needs identified through the Community Development Needs Assessment Survey and the use of HUD funding. 

Draft results of the Community Development Needs Assessment Survey are available online at slocounty.gov/CommunityDevelopment or below.

Read the Draft 2025 Community Development Needs Assessment Report

Public comments may be submitted to [email protected]. The last day to submit public comments by email is December 8, 2024. 

Below are the primary objectives of the programs to be discussed during the hearing: 

• CDBG Program: Promote community development activities that benefit low- and moderate-income individuals and improve overall living conditions. 

• HOME Program: Increase the supply of affordable housing and strengthen communities by providing safe and decent housing options for those most in need. 

• ESG Program: Prevent homelessness, provide emergency shelter, and help individuals and families quickly transition into stable housing. 

The Community Development Needs Assessment Hearing will be held before the County of San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at the Katcho Achadjian Government Center, located at 1055 Monterey Street in San Luis Obispo, CA.  
 

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO 2025 ACTION PLAN NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY

The Department of Social Services Homeless Services Division is excited to announce the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the 2025 Action Plan is now available at slocounty.gov/HomelessServicesGrants. Information regarding specific activities and the qualifying applicant for each grant is available on the website.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) annually allocates the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) to meet community development needs. These funds can be used address the needs of low- and moderate-income individuals by creating, preserving and maintaining diverse housing or shelter opportunities, reducing the number of individuals or families experiencing homelessness, building affordable housing, stabilizing and revitalizing neighborhoods, and increasing economic opportunities.

State Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) can be used for housing-related projects and programs that assist in addressing unmet housing needs. County General Funds may be used for homelessness-related programs and emergency shelters. Title 29 affordable housing funds are eligible for affordable housing projects in designated areas within the county.  

Eligible applicants for funds include private nonprofits, private for-profit entities (economic development activities only), governmental agencies (such as a public housing authority or a park district), and units of general local government (such as a city participating in the urban county). Applicants should refer to the website slocounty.gov/HomelessServicesGrants for specific information on eligible projects.

Deadline to apply is 11:59 pm, Sunday, October 6, 2023. Please email [email protected] with questions.

A grant information session for potential applicants will be held on Friday, September 6, 2024, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Zoom. The link to the online meeting is available at slocounty.gov/HomelessServicesGrants. Attendee(s) will be informed of grant specific requirements and have an opportunity to ask questions.