Contra Costa Council on Homelessness General Meeting
The meeting featured updates on the Continuum of Care and Youth Homelessness Notice of Funding Opportunities, alongside reports from the Governance Committee and the Homelessness Awareness Month Committee, which included action items for nominations. The Youth Action Board provided insights into recent activities and upcoming membership applications. Council members presented sector reports, while staff provided updates on funding related to the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program and the consolidated housing and homelessness request for proposals. The council reviewed recommendations for a report to the County Board of Supervisors and conducted a learning session focused on the implementation and findings of a homelessness prevention triage tool.
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Contra Costa County Council On Homelessness General Meeting
The Council discussed and approved the 2026 NOFO Priority Listing for HUD funding. Updates were provided on the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program and Youth Homelessness Systems Improvement Grants. The Governance Committee reviewed potential revisions to the governance charter and bylaws. The Council appointed members to serve on the 2027 Point-in-Time Count Committee. Sector reports included updates from the Housing Authority on voucher waitlists and the Workforce Development Board on career service funding. The Council also reviewed funding updates, including the Consolidated Housing and Homelessness Request for Proposal, and approved the Quarter 2 2026 recommendations for the County Board of Supervisors.
Jun 4, 2026·Board meeting
Contra Costa Council on Homelessness Regular Meeting
The council discussed updates regarding the 2026 Continuum of Care Notice of Funding Opportunity (CoC NOFO), including changes to competition policies, revisions to the application process, and the appointment of members to the Review and Rank Panel. Additionally, the committee approved the formation of an Ad Hoc Nominating Panel. Reports were presented on Youth Action Board activities, federal funding opportunities, potential changes to HUD's Equal Access Rule, and state budget impacts on homeless programs. The meeting also featured a presentation on the new Community Health Assessment survey and the results of the Participant Satisfaction survey, along with an announcement regarding a decrease in homelessness rates.
May 22, 2024·Strategic plan
Contra Costa County Consolidated Plan 2025-2030
The Contra Costa County Consolidated Plan, covering the period of July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2030, outlines the expenditure of federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds for housing and community development needs. The plan is structured around key strategic goals: increasing affordable housing through new construction, homeownership, preservation, and supportive housing; providing comprehensive homeless services including prevention and rapid rehousing; ensuring public services for low-income, special needs, and youth populations; fostering economic development through job training and small business support; maintaining quality infrastructure and public facilities; and effective program administration. The overall aim is to enhance the quality of life, independence, and equitable access to opportunities for residents across Contra Costa County.
