1. Board of Supervisors Annual Workshop January 24th, 2018
Housing
Board of Supervisors Annual Workshop
January 24th, 2018

2. Why are people homeless?
“While circumstances can vary, the main reason people experience homelessness is because they cannot find housing they can afford. It is the scarcity of affordable housing in the United States, particularly in more urban areas where homelessness is more prevalent, that is behind their inability to acquire or maintain housing.”
National Alliance to End Homelessness

3. Why are people homeless?
Production averaged less than 75,000 new homes annually over the last 10 years, and ongoing production continues to fall far below the projected need of 180,000 additional homes annually statewide.
The above figure shows the annual growth in housing units from compared to the current projected average annual need of 180,00 new homes
From , approx. 1.8 million new housing units are needed to meet projected population and household growth, or 180,000 new homes annually statewide.
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4. Why are people homeless?
Homeownership rates continue to fall as high demand drives high home sale prices, with California homeownership rates the 3rd lowest in the nation.
Simultaneously, the resulting increased demand for rental housing continues to drive up rent costs, exacerbated by a lack of rental housing supply.
The above figure shows the annual growth in housing units from compared to the current projected average annual need of 180,00 new homes
From , approx. 1.8 million new housing units are needed to meet projected population and household growth, or 180,000 new homes annually statewide.
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5. Cost Avoidance: Permanent Supportive housing
Permanent supportive housing for homeless individuals and families with disabilities in rural communities results in significantly decreased service costs.
Mental Health Care
57% Savings
Emergency Shelter
99% Savings
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Description: study performed in Maine to measure the effect of permanent housing on people with disabilities who were homeless prior to entering the permanent housing program, and evaluates the cost of rural homelessness
Emergency Room
14% Savings
Jail
95% Savings
Ambulance
32% Savings
*6 month time frame in rural Maine serving previously homeless people with disabilities

6. People Experiencing Homelessness Are Expensive, But Not All the Same
monthly costs of $6,529  annual cost: $78,348
Average Los Angeles County Monthly Costs Among Homeless General Relief Recipients:
$2,897/month
$3,452 per month in hospital costs
annual cost: $41,424
Source: 2,907 homeless GR recipients in LA County with DHS ER or inpatient records

7. Other Impacts of Homelessness/Housing
Sheriff
Probation
Public Defender
District Attorney
Behavioral Health
Public Health
Environmental Health
Social Services
Veteran Services

8. Homeless Plan Summary Total Budget for 17/18: $500K
1) Coordination of Services: Estimate $25K
2) Housing: Estimate $225K
3) Homeless Services Day Center: Estimate $250K
Identified funding will not be fully expended during 17/18. Amount is sustainable through 18/19.
Funding for 18/19 could be higher, depending on outcome of grant submissions.

9. Today’s SPeakers
Gustavo Beccera, Director, Regional Housing Authority. Housing Choice Vouchers, Affordable Housing, First Time Home Buyer, Homes2Families, Owner Occupied Rehabilitation.
Brian Foss, Planning Director, CDA. Zoning, Land Use, General Plan.
Jennifer Price, Advocates for Mentally Ill Housing. Permanent Housing, Transitional Housing, MHSA funded Housing, Emergency Housing, Peer Supported Housing

10. I lived in a Tiny House, can you identify?
Baggins End, UC Davis