The 2021-22 Budget: Overview of the Spending Plan (Final Version)

Oct 27, 2021 - Housing and Homelessness The 2021 ‑ 22 b udget provides over $7. 4 b illion (all funds) to about 30 housing and homelessness programs within the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency and departments under the Agency ’s purview.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4448

The 2022-23 California Spending Plan: Health

Oct 24, 2022 - See also, the 2022-23 California Spending Plan: Housing and Homelessness post for more information on other housing- and homelessness-related spending plan items. CARE Court Background: Legal Conservatorships and Long-Term Involuntary Treatment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4642

^[PDF] In 2016, the Legislature created the No Place Like Home program

In 2016, the Legislature created the No Place Like Home program to build and rehabilitate housing for those with mental illness who are homeless or at- risk of becoming homeless. The state plans to pay for this housing by borrowing up to $2 billion.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2018/prop2-110618.pdf

The 2021-22 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 10, 2021 - Housing and Homelessness Key Homelessness Proposals. The Governor proposes $1.75  billion one-time General Fund for various programs related to homelessness. Homekey Continuation. The Governor proposes $750  million to continue the Homekey Program administered through the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4309

The 2018-19 Budget: California Spending Plan (Final Version)

Oct 2, 2018 - These spending proposals focused on the areas of infrastructure, mental health, and homelessness. The Governor also proposed increasing reserves by more than $ 1  b illion, resulting in a total proposed reserve level of $ 17  b illion.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3870/2

Update on Student Housing Assistance [Publication Details]

May 7, 2024 - This brief provides background on student housing insecurity at the higher education segments, provides an implementation update on the housing assistance provided through the segments’ rapid rehousing and basic needs programs, and recommends changes to statutory reporting requirements for these programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4898

^[PDF] Housing and Homelessness Overview

Homelessness. $650 million one-time General Fund to address homelessness. Senate. Approved. Assembly. Approved.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/Conf_Comm/2019/Housing-Homelessness-Overview-053019.pdf

^[PDF] Many People in California Experience

Many People in California Experience Homelessness. The high cost of housing in California means many people cannot afford housing. As of January 2022, there were 171,500 people who were experiencing homelessness in California.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2024/proposition-1.pdf

^[PDF] Housing Overview

Temporary Housing Assistance for Homeless Individuals. $50 million annually for four years for temporary housing assistance for homeless individuals. Senate. Approved $50 million. Assembly. No action.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/Conf_Comm/2016/housing-overview.pdf

The 2017-18 Budget: California Spending Plan

Oct 18, 2017 - Aligns the State Definition of Homelessness With the Federal Definition. Currently, children can be deemed eligible for subsidized child care if they are homeless and a parent needs to access child care while looking for permanent housing.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3694/4