Homelessness Overview

City Efforts to Address Homelessness

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The San Diego Regional Task Force on Homelessness conducted the We All Count point-in-time count countywide. Mandated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), this annual Point-in-Time (PIT) count provides an estimate of the number of homeless persons throughout San Diego County. The count includes persons living "on the street" or staying in homeless shelters.

A Look at Our Community

Learn more about the specific work being done in these areas. This data is from the calendar year 2024.

Public Works

  • 1,277 - total number of hours spent addressing homelessness
  • 1,735 -  Service Requests pertaining to homelessness
  • 6,778 - total number of yards of debris removed
  • 44  - The number of individuals' belongings was stored for retrieval
  • $15,500 - total amount of damage repairs 

Public Safety

  • Call for Service - 5+ per day were related to homelessness
  • Crime Reports - 6% were transient-related
  • Outreach - 412 individuals contacted by a mental health clinician partnered with an EPD officer

PERT Details

  • 161 Crisis Interventions
    • Outcomes - 46% in treatment, 19% left Escondido, 35% in custody
  • 24 Law Enforcement and Community Events
  • 208 Care Coordinated events

COPPS Project Status

  • 72% of projects completed
  • 18% of projects escalated
  • 10% of projects pending

Housing & Homeless Partnerships

Housing & Homeless Funding in Escondido

Transparency Note - these numbers are significantly less than previous years. This is because the numbers previously reported included $4,588,580 from one-time funding received for COVID relief and $5,000,000 for two significant development projects. 

Homeless Prevention Total $165,600

  • Center for Community Solutions ($35,000)
    • The Center for Community Solutions (“CCS”) operates Hidden Valley House, a domestic violence shelter, located in Escondido. Hidden Valley House provides emergency and supportive services for approximately 45 households (120 adults and children), delivering a combined total of 3,000 nights of safe housing/shelter and supportive care.
  • Interfaith Community Services ($50,000)
    • Provide services aimed at preventing homelessness for senior households who reside in Escondido and are at risk of homelessness. Assisted 15 seniors with rent, deposits, etc.
  • Legal Aid Society of San Diego ($35,000)
    • The Legal Aid Society of San Diego (LASSD) enforces fair housing rights and helps Escondido residents to maintain housing stability. The program provides education and outreach regarding rights and responsibilities under the Fair Housing Act and related State laws;  legal education, referral, advice and/or representation; and testing to detect fair housing discrimination from housing providers.
  • Rental Subsidy Program ($45,600)
    • Rental subsidy payments of $200 per month for Escondido residents

Permanent Housing total $25,000

  • First-time home buyer ($25,000)
    • Provide down payment and/or closing cost assistance, up to $25,000, to households earning up to 80% Area Median Income (AMI).