Homeless Services Division
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.
Public Notices
NOTICE OF 30-DAY PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT PERIOD FOR THE 2025 – 2029 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND THE 2025 ACTION PLAN FOR THE CDBG, HOME, ESG, PLHA, AND GENERAL FUND SUPPORT PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE URBAN COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
The Urban County of San Luis Obispo prepares and submits a Consolidated Plan every 5 years in addition to an annual Action Plan to the Department of Housing and Urban Development which describes how the Urban County will allocate federal grant funds including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) to address the Urban County’s housing, homelessness, and community development needs.
Review the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan
The Urban County of San Luis Obispo prepared a summary of draft funding recommendations for the 2025 Action Plan pursuant to the requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Action Plan describes activities proposed for HUD funding through 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), as well as state Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA), and local General Fund Support (GFS).
Below are the proposed funding recommendations for the 2025 Action Plan:
| Housing | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agency | Project Name | Amount Awarded | Funding Sources | |
| People's Self-Help Housing | Cambria Pines | $373,417.80 | HOME, PLHA, Title 29 | |
| SLO Nonprofit Housing Corp. | Monterey Family Apartments | $391,314.00 | CDBG, Title 29 | |
| Avila Ranch LP | Sendero Apartments | $400,000.00 | HOME | |
| CAPSLO | Minor Home Repair | $115,789.00 | CDBG | |
| SLO County Housing Trust Fund | Trust Fund Program | $286,654.00 | PLHA | |
| Public Services | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agency | Project Name | Amount Awarded | Funding Sources | |
| CAPSLO | 40 Prado Homeless Services | $345,284.00 | CDBG, ESG, General Fund | |
| CAPSLO | Adult Day Center | $15,233.50 | CDBG | |
| ECHO | Atascadero & Paso Robles Shelter Services | $238,836.50 | CDBG, General Fund, PLHA | |
| 5 Cities Homeless Coalition | Countywide Homeless Prevention | $26,851.00 | CDBG | |
| 5 Cities Homeless Coalition | Rapid Re-Housing Subsistence Payments | $47,644.00 | ESG | |
| 5 Cities Homeless Coalition | Countywide Tenant Based Rental Assistance | $100,000.00 | HOME | |
| 5 Cities Homeless Coalition | Street Outreach | $112,508.00 | General Fund | |
| 5 Cities Homeless Coalition | Emergency Shelter | $112,826.00 | ESG | |
| Lumina Alliance | Emergency Shelter & Supportive Services for DV Survivors | $33,150.00 | General Fund | |
| City of Atascadero | Youth Scholarships | $12,520.00 | CDBG | |
| SLO Food Bank | No-Cooks Bags | $14,875.00 | General Fund | |
| Public Facilities | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agency | Project Name | Amount Awarded | Funding Sources | |
| 5 Cities Homeless Coalition | Recuperative Care Facility | $341,857.00 | CDBG | |
| City of Atascadero | Viejo Camino Barrier Removal Project | $95,248.00 | CDBG | |
| City of Arroyo Grande | Curb Ramp and Sidewalk Improvement Project | $48,255.00 | CDBG | |
| City of Paso Robles | Parkview/Airport Rd | $132,022.00 | CDBG | |
| Planning & Capacity Building | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agency | Project Name | Amount Awarded | Funding Sources | |
| City of San Luis Obispo | Capacity Building | $26,694.00 | CDBG | |
| County of San Luis Obispo | Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) | $15,290.00 | CDBG | |
| Administration | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agency | Project Name | Amount Awarded | Funding Sources | |
| County of San Luis Obispo | Administration | $248,095.80 | CDBG, ESG, HOME, PLHA | |
| County of San Luis Obispo | Administration on behalf of Cities | $129,591.00 | CDBG | |
Review the detailed 2025 Action Plan funding recommendations.
The last day to submit a public comment for both the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and the 2025 Action Plan is April 6, 2025. Comments may be submitted by email to [email protected].
A public hearing on the draft 2025 – 2029 Consolidated Plan and the draft 2025 Action Plan including draft funding recommendations will be held before the County of San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors on April 8, 2025, to solicit additional feedback and comments prior to approval of the 2025 – 2029 Consolidated Plan and the 2025 Action Plan including funding recommendations.
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? Please submit any questions or comments related to the proposed recommendations to [email protected].
