Community Development
The Homeless Services Division oversees the development of strategic plans required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The strategic plans, including the Consolidated Plan and annual Action Plans, guide the use of federal funds to support and develop public services, affordable housing, and economic opportunities on the central coast.
The current plans and documents that guide the County of San Luis Obispo's funding priorities related to community development may be found under "Active Plans & Documents."
What is the Consolidated Plan?
The County of San Luis Obispo's Consolidated Plan is a five-year strategic plan to identify housing and community development priorities that align and focus funding received from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Planning and Development (CPD) to meet the needs of San Luis Obispo community members.
This plan helps prioritize the use of the following grant programs:
- The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program helps develop urban communities by creating affordable housing solutions, suitable living environments, and economic opportunities.
- The HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program develops and rehabilitates affordable home rental and home ownership for those in need by supporting affordable housing solutions and supporting rental assistance programs.
- The Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program assists those experiencing homelessness by providing essential support services, rapid re-housing programs, and homelessness prevention activities.
The following priorities for the County of San Luis Obispo 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan were identified by public comment, needs assessments, and workshops conducted in 2019:
- Create housing opportunities for residents
- Reduce the number of individuals/families experiencing homelessness
- Create suitable living environments through public services
- Stabilize and revitalize neighborhoods through infrastructure projects
- Improve education and job readiness
Where Do These Funds Go?
The Consolidated Plan's funds are used across the County of San Luis Obispo by creating new affordable housing, assisting low-income households in maintaining and repairing units, and providing support services to those experiencing homelessness. The full list of funds allocated by the County of San Luis Obispo may be found on the Funding Availability page.