Action Plan to Address Homelessness in Santa Monica

In 2008, the City Council approved an Action Plan to Address Homelessness. In 2009 Council approved an update to the plan.  The plan was developed by City departments in collaboration with various community groups. These groups will continue to advise City staff in implementation of the Plan.  

• Success is measured by reducing street homelessness.

• Santa Monica is committed to doing its “fair share” of providing services.

• New and existing housing and services should be focused on priority populations:

                 Santa Monica’s chronically homeless

                 Santa Monica residents whose last permanent address is in Santa Monica

                 Vulnerable members of Santa Monica’s workforce

• The City’s should increase communication, education and involvement of the public.