Housing & homelessness
Here’s how we are tackling homelessness and building more housing.
Holding cities and counties accountable
Governor Newsom has transformed California’s approach to housing and homelessness. His Administration has directed billions to address these issues. But with more resources comes greater accountability at the local level. New regional plans now direct communities to commit to solutions that reduce homelessness. The administration also launched the Housing and Homeless Accountability Unit. This ensures communities follow the law and do their part in addressing local issues.
Getting and keeping more people in housing
Programs like Roomkey and Homekey have helped tens of thousands of Californians experiencing or at risk of homelessness find housing. These programs rapidly turned hotels, motels, and other existing properties into housing. The administration is also clearing dangerous encampments while offering a path home.
Building more housing, faster
The Governor has sped up housing development by cutting red tape, streamlining approvals, and investing over $40 billion. The Governor has worked with the legislature to create more access to housing by opening excess state land for housing development, strengthening renter and eviction protections, and creating rent caps.
Combining housing and services
The Governor is leading a landmark effort to modernize mental health by better connecting housing with services and behavioral health support through:
- CARE Courts, aimed at helping the thousands of Californians who are suffering from untreated mental health and substance use disorders get the help they need, including housing.
- Implementation of Proposition 1, a voter-approved effort to expand housing interventions and increase the behavioral health workforce
News about housing and homelessness
CARE Court implementation and progress are accelerating, reaching more than 10,000 Californians in crisis
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom announced the release of new data showing promising results as counties fully implement the CARE Act. The Governor also launched a new statewide behavioral health data dashboard that puts statewide, county-reported...
At the top of the Golden Gate Bridge, Governor Newsom signs his final bill — investing in California’s next generation of innovation
News What you need to know: Standing at the top of the Golden Gate bridge, Governor Newsom signed the last bill of the 2025-26 regular legislative session — putting a $7.5 billion research bond before voters to invest in the scientists, universities and breakthroughs...
Governor Newsom signs housing legislation, cementing California’s record progress to reduce unsheltered homelessness and build more homes
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom today announced the signing of a housing bill package that will build more homes and create more affordable housing. SACRAMENTO – California continues to build more homes and make progress in reducing unsheltered...
