County of San Luis Obispo Awarded $4.32M for Homelessness & Housing Assistance by California State

Author: Homeless Services Division
Date: 10/30/2024 1:00 PM

New California State funding will boost efforts for long-term housing stability and supportive services in San Luis Obispo County.

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San Luis Obispo, CA—The County of San Luis Obispo was awarded $4.32 million in the fifth round of Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP-5) funding from the California Department of Housing and Community Development. These funds will support the County’s efforts to create and sustain lasting solutions to homelessness, with a focus on housing and ongoing supportive services. 

“Homelessness remains one of the most pressing issues in our community, and these funds are crucial in helping us develop meaningful, lasting solutions,” said Linda Belch, Deputy Director for the County of San Luis Obispo's Adult and Homeless Services Branch. “The HHAP program is a demonstration of the collaborative relationship we share with our State partners, allowing us to take significant steps in reducing homelessness and improving the lives of our community members.”

The $4.32 million awarded to the County of San Luis Obispo will strengthen countywide efforts to address homelessness through housing solutions and sustaining existing initiatives aimed at long-term housing stability and supportive services. In previous rounds, the County allocated HHAP funds to support emergency shelters, permanent supportive housing, prevention and diversion programs, and specialized services for transitional-age youth and justice-involved individuals. 

The HHAP funds received by the County of San Luis Obispo are part of Governor Gavin Newsom’s statewide initiative to reduce homelessness, with more than $827 million in HHAP funding distributed to 37 regions across California. These funds empower local communities to implement sustainable solutions to homelessness while maintaining accountability and transparency.

In early 2025, the County of San Luis Obispo will release a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit impactful and effective programs and projects to reduce local homelessness. 
 
For more information on the County of San Luis Obispo’s efforts to address homelessness and track the progress of this and similar efforts, please visit slocounty.gov/HomelessServices.