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How could the new landlord incentive funding affect San Diego County?

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New landlord incentive funding may boost housing supply in San Diego County The securing of state funds for a landlord incentive program in San Diego County could potentially increase the availability of housing units. Catherine Blakespear secured a little more than $1.6 million in state funds specifically for this program. Landlord incentives are designed to encourage property owners to participate in housing solutions, which, when implemented by the county, could help address the regional shortage of affordable housing. This initiative was part of a broader discussion at the End Homelessness Summit regarding housing and treatment capacity in the region.

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  • Catherine Blakespear secured a little more than $1.6 million for a landlord incentive program in San Diego County.sandiegouniontribune.com
  • The End Homelessness Summit discussed the lack of treatment capacity in San Diego and San Jose.sandiegouniontribune.com

Why it matters

Homelessness remains a critical issue in the region, with nearly half of homeless Californians having mental health or substance use disorders. The county's ability to increase housing supply through incentives is a key component of addressing this complex crisis, as housing and treatment must be combined for maximum effectiveness.

This funding is part of a larger regional effort, with other cities like Oceanside securing funding for tiny homes and San Jose reporting a 32% reduction in people living outdoors over the past 18 months. The success of these local programs depends heavily on consistent data and the ability of local governments to implement scalable, cost-effective prevention models.

What we don't know yet

  • What specific criteria will San Diego County use to distribute the landlord incentive funds?
  • How will the county coordinate the housing incentive program with existing treatment capacity issues?

What would change this answer

The county establishes consistent data tracking for the incentive program's impactThe effect could become stronger and more measurable, allowing for better policy adjustments.
The state legislature passes Senate Bill 967 or Senate Bill 866The county's ability to scale up housing efforts could be significantly enhanced by increased interim housing options and consistent statewide funding data.

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