City secures $18 million to create new housing and help address homelessness
Sacramento (Oct. 4, 2024) - The State of California today awarded $18.2 million in grants to the City of Sacramento to create new housing and help address homelessness. Sacramento was one of 18 local governments to receive funding to clear encampments and provide shelter, care and support for those experiencing homelessness.
The awarded projects are part of a comprehensive strategy to reduce unsheltered homelessness through a multi-pronged approach. The funds will support efforts to transition individuals into interim shelters with pathways to permanent housing or provide direct access to stable, long-term housing solutions.
"This funding will enable us to continue our eight-year effort to combat the crisis of unsheltered homelessness,” said Mayor Steinberg. “From 2022 to 2024, we've experienced a 41% reduction in unsheltered homelessness — one of the largest reductions in any metropolitan area in California. This achievement is a testament to our partnership with the State, the Legislature and the Big City Mayors. Together, we have been able to put forward more resources than ever before to expand capacity and provide more beds, shelter and permanent housing solutions.”
The City’s Department of Community Response, in collaboration with the Office of Innovation and Economic Development, applied in April for the Encampment Resolution Funds (ERF) from the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
Roseville Road Campus Expansion
The Roseville Road Campus expansion project received $12.35 million to add 100 tiny homes, expand outreach services and enhance shelter and housing support. The campus opened in January 2024 and currently includes 60 tiny homes and 40 trailers.
Street to Housing
The Street to Housing program was awarded $5.85 million to transition 100 households into housing using a rapid rehousing approach. This new program offers rental assistance, along with wraparound services and case management, to support long-term housing stability.
“We are excited about this opportunity to expand our services and operations at the Roseville Road Campus and create a new Street to Housing program, both of which will continue our work in reducing unsheltered homelessness in the City,” said Brian Pedro, director of the City’s Department of Community Response.
“Our goal with the new Street to Housing program is to provide a direct path from the streets to stable, long-term housing,” said the City’s Housing Manager Ya-yin Isle. “This funding allows us to offer the essential support and services needed to help individuals and families not just find housing but maintain it for the future.”
The City’s award of the ERF is expected to go to the City Council for formal acceptance at the end of October.
To learn more, visit: Governor Newsom awards $131 million to address homeless encampments with stricter accountability measures
