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.

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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

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO 2025 ACTION PLAN NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY

The Department of Social Services Homeless Services Division is excited to announce the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the 2025 Action Plan is now available at slocounty.gov/HomelessServicesGrants. Information regarding specific activities and the qualifying applicant for each grant is available on the website.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) annually allocates the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) to meet community development needs. These funds can be used address the needs of low- and moderate-income individuals by creating, preserving and maintaining diverse housing or shelter opportunities, reducing the number of individuals or families experiencing homelessness, building affordable housing, stabilizing and revitalizing neighborhoods, and increasing economic opportunities.

State Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) can be used for housing-related projects and programs that assist in addressing unmet housing needs. County General Funds may be used for homelessness-related programs and emergency shelters. Title 29 affordable housing funds are eligible for affordable housing projects in designated areas within the county.

Eligible applicants for funds include private nonprofits, private for-profit entities (economic development activities only), governmental agencies (such as a public housing authority or a park district), and units of general local government (such as a city participating in the urban county). Applicants should refer to the website slocounty.gov/HomelessServicesGrants for specific information on eligible projects.

Deadline to apply is 11:59 pm, Sunday, October 6, 2023. Please email [email protected] with questions.

A grant information session for potential applicants will be held on Friday, September 6, 2024, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Zoom. The link to the online meeting is available at slocounty.gov/HomelessServicesGrants. Attendee(s) will be informed of grant specific requirements and have an opportunity to ask questions.

PUBLIC INPUT ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS ASSESSMENT

A virtual Community Development Needs Assessment Survey to identify community needs and help establish funding priorities for the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan is available online at slocounty.gov/CommunityDevelopment. Interested community members are encouraged to complete the survey and/or attend one of the Community Development Needs Assessment Workshops held at various locations within the County.

Five Community Development Needs Assessment Workshops will be held between September 17, 2024, and September 30, 2024, at the locations shown below. A virtual Community Development Needs Assessment Workshop will be held on October 2, 2024, via Zoom. These workshops serve as an opportunity to identify community needs and help establish funding priorities for the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan. Interested community members are encouraged to attend.

September 17, 2024 at 6pm in the Morro Bay Community Center Multipurpose Room, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay.
September 18, 2024 at 6pm in the Paso Robles City Council Chambers, 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles
September 23, 2024 at 6pm in the Atascadero Martin Polin Community Room on the 2nd floor of the Atascadero Library, 6555 Capistrano Ave, Atascadero
September 25, 2024 at 6pm in the South County Regional Center, 800 W. Branch St., Arroyo Grande
September 30, 2024 at 6pm in the Departmnet of Social Services, 3433 S. Higuera Street, Room 101, San Luis Obispo
October 2, 2024 at 12pm - Virtual Meeting via Zoom (link available on slocounty.gov/CommunityDevelopment).

A link to the online Community Development Needs Assessment Survey can be found at slocounty.gov/CommunityDevelopment.