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.
Getting and keeping more people in housing
Programs like Roomkey and Homekey have helped thousands of Californians. They rapidly turned hotels, motels, and other existing properties into housing. The administration is also clearing dangerous encampments while offering a path home. We’ve invested millions so that those living in tents can move to housing with access to support.
Building more housing, faster
The Governor has speeded up the building of housing. To do this, he cut red tape, streamlined approvals, and invested over $40 billion. He also set a legally binding goal of 2.5 million homes planned within the next six years. To meet this goal, his Administration launched the Housing Accountability Unit. He has also worked with the Legislature to:
- open excess state land for housing development,
- sign landmark eviction protections, and
- sign rent caps into law.
News about housing and homelessness
New tools and funding available for local communities to build more supportive housing, faster
News What you need to know: New funding and important tools are now available to help local communities quickly acquire and rehabilitate existing buildings and other project types into permanent supportive housing for veterans and others in need. SACRAMENTO...
California Native American communities receive $91 million for affordable housing and homeless interventions
News What you need to know: Native American communities throughout California will receive more than $91 million in state funding to help create more affordable housing and address homelessness through the state’s Tribal Homekey program and the Tribal Homeless...
Governor Newsom sues Norwalk for unlawful homeless shelter ban
News What you need to know: After repeated warnings, California sued Norwalk for the city’s unlawful ban on homeless shelters and other housing. LOS ANGELES — Governor Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed a lawsuit against the city of Norwalk to compel...
