Homeless Services in District 8
During the City of Sacramento’s Sept. 16 homelessness workshop, Department of Community Response Director Brian Pedro presented the City Council with updates on several strategies for bolstering the City’s homelessness response, including progress reports on new Safe Camping and Safe Parking sites.
Placed on vacant City-owned parcels, these communities would contain no more than 40 units. Each tiny home would be equipped with electricity, heating and air conditioning. Other amenities would include bathrooms, showers and a kitchen facility, 24/7 onsite security, internet, laundry, storage and connections to supportive services. Residents will be asked to contribute up to 30 percent of their monthly earnings toward program costs after a 90-day grace period.
The City currently funds 18 shelter sites with a total capacity of 1,375 beds at an annual operating cost of $28 million. With reduced state funding anticipated this year through the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) grants, Sacramento faces the challenge of expanding shelter and housing options while working with fewer resources.
The City Council in 2023 granted the City Manager the authority to site new facilities serving people experiencing homelessness, and the locations for the first four Micro-Communities were announced at the workshop. They are:
3511 Arena Boulevard in Council District 1
6360 25th Street in Council District 5
2461 Gardendale Road in Council District 8
A site under review in Council District 7
The City has developed the following FAQ to better help the public understand what Micro-Communities are and how they will operate.