DATE:
August 31, 2021
08
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT:
Title
AUTHORIZE COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION FOR AN ADMINISTRATOR FOR HOMELESS HOUSING AND SUPPORT TO SERVE PEOPLE WITH HIGH NEEDS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
In 2017, the County of San Diego (County) received its first allocation of Housing and Disability Advocacy Program (HDAP) funding. HDAP offers housing related financial assistance and wrap-around supportive services, including, but not limited to interim housing, rental assistance, housing navigation, case management, security deposits, utility payments, moving costs, legal services, and credit repair. Since 2017, HDAP combined with other funding sources has served high-needs populations and have allowed the contracted providers flexibility to secure housing for 594 individuals through hotel vouchers, rental assistance and deposits, landlord incentives, storage fees, and structural modifications for livability. On May 31, 2022, these provider contracts will end; as a result, the County seeks to secure an entity to continue administration of the current housing subsidies for eligible tenants, as well as the capacity to add new housing rental subsidies and provide housing related supports for eligible individuals. The provided housing interventions and supports will be determined by the individual/household's level of need, and may include housing navigation/locator, housing specific case management services, landlord and tenant supports, short-, mid- and long-term housing assistance. The housing assistance strategies could include bridge housing, master leasing, flat rental subsidies, shared housing, as well as other evidence-based housing solutions.
Over the last several years, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors (Board) has demonstrated its commitment to housing and supports to address the needs of people experiencing and at-risk of homelessness. Most recently, on April 6, 2021 (06) t...
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