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
- 2025 Year End Status Report
- 2024 Year End Status Report
- 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.
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Public Notices
The County of San Luis Obispo is seeking your input through the 2027 Community Development Needs Assessment (CDNA) Survey.
Your feedback will help identify the housing and community development needs that matter most to our community and guide federal funding decisions. Whether you have experienced housing challenges, work in the community, or simply want to help shape local priorities, your input is valuable.
Your input will help prioritize goals established in the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan:
Your Voice Matters: Take the 2027 Community Development Needs Assessment Survey
- Housing Facilities, including affordable rental housing, single family housing, and senior housing
- Public Services, including health care, mental health, and homeless services
- Public Facilities, including health care and mental health facilities, and childcare centers
- Housing Services, including homelessness prevention, rental assistance, and emergency shelters
- Public Infrastructure, including high-speed internet, water/sewer improvements, and sidewalk improvements
Survey responses will help inform the County's 2027 Annual Action Plan, which recommends how an estimated $3 million in federal funding is allocated to address local priorities.
Community Development Needs Assessment Hearing
A hearing will be held to present the survey results and funding priorities to the County of San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors on December 8, 2026.
Survey results will help inform the County's 2027 Annual Action Plan, which outlines how federal housing and community development funds are allocated from three U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs:
- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – supports affordable housing, public facilities, public services, and neighborhood improvements.
- HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) – supports the development and preservation of affordable housing.
- Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) – supports emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, rapid rehousing, and street outreach.
THE URBAN COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO 2025-2026 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT
This notice is to announce the start of a 15-day public review and comment period for the Urban County of San Luis Obispo Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Program Year 2025-2026. This review period begins today, August 27, 2026, and the last day to submit public comments is September 13, 2026.
The CAPER is an annual report required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It details the County’s use of federal grant funds, including:
- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
- Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
- Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG)
Members of the public are encouraged to review the draft CAPER and provide feedback on how well the Urban County has met its objectives as outlined by the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan.
- View the Draft CAPER: Select the link below or visit slohomeless.com
- Submit Comments or Questions: Email [email protected]
- Deadline for Public Comments: September 13, 2026
2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
