Housing and Homelessness
When a senior can afford rent, a young adult finds housing stability or a family moves into safe shelter, our whole region benefits. This plan invests in practical, people- centered solutions — from rental support and safe parking to innovative housing programs and real-time transparency — so more neighbors can find a path to stability and home.
Investments include:
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$93.1 million to
expand housing resources
for vulnerable
residents
Supports the development of affordable and supportive housing, rental assistance and services that help families achieve self-sufficiency.
Including:-
$16 million total, including $11.6 million prior year
funds, for the Regional Homeless Assistance
Program and Inclement Weather Program.
Provides safe, short-term housing through hotel placements and supplies hotel/motel vouchers during cold or wet weather for residents of unincorporated communities needing emergency shelter. -
$3.4 million for the Housing our Youth Program
Continues dedicated housing and supportive services for youth ages 18–24, connecting hundreds of young adults to stability and long-term well-being. -
$2.8 million in prior year funds for the Shallow Rental Subsidy Program
Launches a new round of support for 200 senior households, offering a $500 monthly subsidy for 18 months to prevent homelessness and support housing retention. -
$1.6 million in prior year funds to extend the
LGBTQ+ Innovative Housing Program
Continues case management, supportive services, and housing navigation for LGBTQ+ individuals experiencing homelessness. -
$1.6 million in prior year funds for the Bancroft and Magnolia Safe Parking Programs
Operates 43 safe parking spaces with onsite services to support individuals living in vehicles as they transition to permanent housing.
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$16 million total, including $11.6 million prior year
funds, for the Regional Homeless Assistance
Program and Inclement Weather Program.
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$29.2 million for housing support and development services
Funds sustainable housing development, affordability programs, ADU and tiny home initiatives, homelessness cleanup and assistance, inspections, and streamlined land use review.
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$600,000 for the District Attorney’s Shelter
Ready app
Enhances real time transparency by supporting an innovative tool that connects people experiencing homelessness with emergency shelter and safe parking programs.
** Some adjustments shown reflect how we are aligning funding with updated strategies, staffing adjustments and operational efficiencies. These changes represent a realignment to match current program models and available funding sources. In several cases, costs have been recategorized or shifted to alternative funding streams, but underlying services remain prioritized and supported.
CONTACT
County Administration Center
1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92101
