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The City of Carlsbad is committed to addressing the problem of homelessness in our community and has devoted local resources toward this goal. To meet the goals of the City Council's 5-Year Strategic Plan, staff are implementing an updated Homelessness Action Plan to reduce homelessness and its effects on the community. 

The Homelessness Action Plan continues the city's strategy of focusing on programs that will make the biggest difference for Carlsbad.

 

Progress updates

Staff provide regular progress updates to the City Council on the progress made toward reducing homelessness and its effects on the community. 

Fiscal Year 2023-24 semiannual report (July 1, to Dec. 31, 2023)
Fiscal Year 2022-23 annual report (July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023)
Fiscal Year 2022-23 first semiannual report (July 1 to Dec. 31, 2022)
Fifth quarterly report (July 1 to Sept. 30, 2022)
Fourth quarterly report (April 1 to June 30, 2022)
Third quarterly report (Jan. 1 to March 31, 2022)
Second quarterly report (Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2021)
First quarterly report (July 1 to Sept. 30, 2021)


Current News
  • Copy of Homeless newsroom image

    City homeless program seeing positive results

    City staff reported Tuesday that steady progress continues on efforts to reduce homelessness in Carlsbad.

    06/09/2022 1:30 PM

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    Number homeless in Carlsbad down 20%

    The number of people experiencing homelessness in Carlsbad has decreased by 20% since 2020, while the countywide number increased by 10%, based on the latest regional count, released May 19.

    05/19/2022 3:01 PM

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    Homeless outreach team virtual office hours

    Join members of Carlsbad’s homeless outreach team for a conversation about homelessness issues during monthly office hours. Community members will have a chance to share their ideas and concerns and brainstorm ways to get more involved in the issue.

    09/23/2021

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    Homeless Action Subcommittee Update

    On Monday the City Council Homeless Action Subcommittee met to discuss current and planned city programs and to hear the input provided by the public at our recent town hall meetings and through the online survey. Watch the meeting video.

    07/02/2021 4:33 PM

  • Discussion on Homelessness Update

    The Carlsbad City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Homelessness held a town hall meeting Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019, from 6-9 p.m., to discuss homelessness in Carlsbad.

    08/30/2019