By james art “San Bernardino County has seen minimal changes in its homeless population in recent years. However, there has been a 1% decrease in the homeless population since the 2016 census. There are 1,866 reported homeless in the county. 1,179 of those homeless are homeless,” #sb_homeless
San Bernardino, California — Governor Gavin Newsom announced $11.82 million in new state funding dedicated to addressing homelessness in San Bernardino, part of a broader $827 million effort to provide resources to those experiencing homelessness. Funding distributed through the California Homeless Housing Prevention and Assistance Program (HHAP) is intended to support local efforts to create permanent housing solutions and essential support services.
San Bernardino officials plan to use the funds for a range of targeted initiatives, including building permanent housing, rental and relocation assistance and case management services. HHAP funding also requires regions to incorporate racial equity and the perspectives of people experiencing homelessness in their planning and implementation, making these initiatives more inclusive and responsive to community needs.
“Addressing homelessness requires strong, coordinated efforts that bring real, long-term change to our streets,” said Governor Newsom. “These funds give San Bernardino the support it needs to move people into stable and safe housing and offer them resources for a fresh start.”
The funds come with enhanced accountability measures. The San Bernardino Region will provide monthly fiscal reports and quarterly program updates that will be available on the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) website. This transparency ensures that every dollar is spent effectively to reduce homelessness and track results.
Local leaders see the funding as a key opportunity to address the county’s unique challenges. HHAP funds complement other state programs, including the $1 billion California Encampment Resolution Fund, which assists communities in managing and clearing encampments while connecting people to housing and support services.
For San Bernardino, the new funding promises to make significant progress in reducing homelessness by offering a comprehensive approach that balances immediate relief with long-term housing and stability.