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Affordable housing complex opens in Sacramento for low-income LGBTQ seniors
On the corner of 16th and F Streets in Sacramento's Lavender Heights district is a new housing complex called "Lavender Courtyard by Mutual Housing." The 53-unit community focuses on serving low-income LGBTQ seniors. Residents started moving into the apartments in May, and organizers say there is al
07/07/2022 12:23 PM
"Exclusive: Evictions soar in Sacramento as remaining COVID tenant protections set to end"
Lenora Jackson came home in South Oak Park from her job as a state worker one day in April to find her property manager standing outside her house, asking for her keys. He was trying to evict her because of a bed bug infestation. She feared that losing her home, where she has rented since 2017
06/29/2022
Board of Supervisors Pass Homeless Action Plan
On Tuesday, June 14, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved the Local Homeless Action Plan, which was created by the County of Sacramento, the City of Sacramento and Sacramento Steps Forward – the lead agency for the local Continuum of Care (CoC).
06/27/2022
Addressing Homelessness in Rancho Cordova
There are an estimated 10,000 homeless individuals living in the greater Sacramento region, and at last count, about 300 of them live in the City of Rancho Cordova. We have both a unique strategy, as well as resources in place...
06/16/2022 11:47 AM
Short-term Rental License in Citrus Heights
On March 24, 2022, the City Council approved a new licensing requirement for properties used as a short-term rental. A short-term rental (STR) is a residential dwelling, or part of, that is rented on a short-term basis (30 days or less). STRs are commonly found advertised on and rented through on-
06/14/2022 4:45 PM
Sacramento County to Launch First “Safe Stay” Site
The Board of Supervisors approved today Sacramento County’s first proposed “Safe Stay Community” for persons experiencing homelessness. The new concept community will open at 8144 Florin Road, on the corner of Power Inn and Florin at the former site of a now razed grocery store. The site will house
06/09/2022 12:48 PM
Homeless Does Not Mean Voteless
Unhoused individuals may assign a location such as a shelter to receive mail and establish a voting precinct
06/01/2022 1:56 PM
SACRAMENTO MAYOR ASKS RESIDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL WATER-SAVING COMPETITION
City of Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg this month is asking residents to participate in the National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation, a water-saving contest held nationwide.
06/03/2022 4:10 PM
Update on County’s Response to Homelessness
Sacramento County is actively engaged in multiple strategies to provide services that unhoused residents need to transition into safe, stable housing. In Fiscal Year 2021/2022 alone, we have invested nearly $50 million in homeless specific programs, services, shelter, re-housing and data infrastruct
06/01/2022 3:56 PM
8 More Free At Home Covid-19 Tests
Earlier this year we were able to receive 4 free at home Covid-19 tests, per household. You can now order 8 MORE tests. These are completely FREE. Just enter your name and address, and they will be sent to your residence.
05/18/2022
Sacramento Self Help Housing Raises $25,000
On the Big Day of Giving SSHH raised almost $25,000 from over 150 donors.
05/18/2022