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.
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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
Now Available for Public Review & Comment - 2024 HOME-ARP Draft Funding Recommendations
The Urban County of San Luis Obispo prepared a summary of draft funding recommendations for the 2024 HOME-ARP Supportive Services Projects pursuant to the requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The last day to submit a public comment is April 6, 2024.
The draft funding recommendations in table below
| PROJECT |
LOCATION |
AMOUNT |
SERVICE |
| California Rural Legal Assistance |
Countywide |
$100,000 |
Legal services for County of SLO residents experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness |
| TMHA |
San Luis Obispo |
$164,247 |
Supportive services for Bridge Housing |
| CAPSLO |
San Luis Obispo |
$64,677 |
Services and operations for 40 Prado Homeless Services Center |
A public hearing will be held before the County of San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors on April 9, 2024, to solicit additional feedback and comments prior to approval of the 2024 Action Plan.
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? Please submit any questions or comments related to the proposed recommendations to [email protected] or by calling 805-788-9491.
Now Available for Public Review & Comment - Draft 2024 Action Plan
The Urban County of San Luis Obispo prepared a summary of draft funding recommendations for the 2024 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 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), HOME Investment Partnership American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) as well as state Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA), and local General Fund Support (GFS).
An Action Plan Hearing on the draft funding recommendations for the Affordable Housing Projects was held before the County of San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors on February 6, 2024.
The Draft 2024 Action Plan is available online at slocounty.gov/homeless for 30-day public review and comment. The last day to submit a public comment is April 6, 2024.
A public Action Plan Hearing will be held before the County of San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors on April 9, 2024, to solicit additional feedback and comments prior to approval of the 2024 Action Plan.
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? Please submit any questions or comments related to the proposed recommendations to [email protected] or by calling 805-788-9491.