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
• 2024 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.

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Public Notices

NOW AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT –
DRAFT 2026 ACTION PLAN

The Urban County of San Luis Obispo prepared a summary of draft funding
recommendations for the 2026 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 2026
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and
HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), as well as local County 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 3, 2026.

The Draft 2026 Action Plan is available online at slocounty.gov/homeless for a 30-day
public review and comment period. The last day to submit a public comment by email
is April 5, 2026.

Review the Draft 2026 Action Plan.

Review the 2026 Draft Funding Recommendations.

A public hearing on the draft 2026 Action Plan including draft funding
recommendations will be held before the County of San Luis Obispo Board of
Supervisors on April 7, 2026, to solicit additional feedback and comments prior to
approval of the 2026 Action Plan including funding recommendations.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? Please submit any questions or comments related to
the proposed recommendations to [email protected].