Housing & Community Services

We strive to build community and improve the quality of life for Santa Rosa residents by administering affordable housing programs, overseeing homeless services, and enforcing building and zoning codes.

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    500 Housing Quality Inspections Completed in March to Ensure Safe, Decent, and Sanitary Housing

    City staff recently completed housing quality inspections of more than 500 housing units with Housing Choice Vouchers through the City’s Rental Assistance Program. Read on...
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    Affordable Housing Development Opportunity in Downtown Santa Rosa - March 24 Deadline

    The City of Santa Rosa is reminding interested applicants of the Notice of Availability deadline of March 24 for three key parcels for affordable housing development on City-owned surplus parking lots in downtown. Read on...
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    City Council Approves Submittal of $2.7M HOME-ARP Allocation Plan to HUD

    The City Council has authorized the allocation plan for a one-time $2.7 million allocation of federal HOME-ARP funds.The plan will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Read on...
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    The City of Santa Rosa Awarded $20.6M California Infill Infrastructure Grant

    Grant award from the State of California will support the construction of 500 new homes, including affordable housing, and park improvements in the greater downtown Santa Rosa area. Read on...
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    A Success Story: From Homeless to Home Sweet Home

    The City's primary homeless services provider, Catholic Charities, shares the story of one man's successful journey out of homelessness and into housing. Read on...
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    City Council Authorizes 5-Year Homelessness Solutions Strategic Plan

    On Tuesday, Nov. 15, the Santa Rosa City Council authorized a five-year strategic plan, which outlines actions to achieve 'Functional Zero' homelessness by 2027. Read on...
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    ‘Housing Heroes’ Can Open Doors to Affordability

    A message from Councilmember Tom Schwedhelm and Supervisor Chris Coursey encouraging more homeowners and property owners to consider the need and benefits of renting to tenants who hold housing vouchers. Read on...
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    City Prepares Warming Center in Advance of Extreme Weather Conditions

    Preparations are being made to open a drop-in Warming Center in downtown Santa Rosa once extreme weather conditions are forecasted by the National Weather Service. Read on...
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    Grand Opening of Linda Tunis Senior Apartments

    Santa Rosa Housing Authority joins with PEP Housing to celebrate the opening of new affordable housing complex for seniors in Rincon Valley. Read on...
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    Santa Rosa Homeless Services Move to New Caritas Center

    City funded services for community members experiencing homelessness are being relocated to the expansive, newly opened Caritas Center, operated by Catholic Charities in downtown Santa Rosa. Read on...
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    Housing Heroes Campaign Shines Light on Housing Crisis and How to Help

    The County of Sonoma and City of Santa Rosa are teaming up to celebrate “Housing Heroes” to encourage greater participation in housing rental assistance and home-sharing programs. Additional Info...
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    Santa Rosa Housing Projects Approved for Homekey Funding

    State’s Homekey program to fund Caritas Center and St. Vincent de Paul Commons, creating new housing and services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Santa Rosa. Read on...
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    New Caritas Family Shelter and Homeless Services Center to Open Downtown

    City leaders working to address homelessness received a preview of Caritas Center, an innovative new family shelter and homeless services center set to open in September. Read on...
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    Update on Efforts to Address Encampment on Old Stony Point Road

    Updated information on a large encampment located on private property on Old Stony Point Road Read on...
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    New Encampment Map Tracks City’s Efforts to Address Homelessness

    The city has launched a new encampment map and locator tool to monitor encampments and track efforts to address them. Read on...
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    Homelessness Solutions Strategic Plan

    The city is developing a 5-year strategic plan to address homelessness in Santa Rosa. Read on...
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    'What Home Means to Me' Poster Contest

    The Santa Rosa Housing Authority invites children who live in affordable housing or who participate in affordable housing programs to join the ‘What Home Means to Me’ poster contest. Read on...
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    City, County Reach Agreement with Homeless Advocates on Preliminary Injunction

    Agreement defines under what circumstances SRPD may enforce a violation of camping ordinances on public property and establishes protocols to be followed in connection with such enforcement efforts Read on...

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