California Department of Social Services
California

The Home Safe Program was established in 2018 to prevent or address homelessness, to support the safety and housing stability of individuals involved in Adult Protective Services (APS), individuals in the APS intake process, or who may be served by a Tribal social services agency and appear eligible for APS, and who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Home Safe is a locally administered program and funds are awarded to county social service agencies and eligible tribal entities within California (grantees). Grantees operate local Home Safe programs consistent with statutory authority outlined in Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) Sections 15770 and 15771. Additionally, Home Safe operates in accordance with Housing First. WIC Section 8256 requires that all state-funded housing programs operate in accordance with the core components of Housing First as enumerated in WIC Section 8255 and further outlined in ACL 19-114.

Assistance Distributed By
City or county administrator
Funding Source
General revenue
Funding Year
2021-2022
Program Status
Active
State Funding
$92,500,000
Total Funding
$92,500,000
Website
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/housing-programs/home-safe-program
How Provided?
Rental assistance paid to landlord, housing agency, or approved vendor only
Data Collected by Program
Age
Program Type
Tenant-based rental assistance
Income Eligibility Threshold
The program does not limit eligibility based on income
Duration
Transitional (7 months - 2 years)
Assistance Used For
Rent arrears
Current and/or future rent
Security deposits and relocation fees
Info Source
Program administrator survey response
Last Updated
5/9/23 19:43
Other Eligibility Requirements

Persons experiencing or at risk of homelessness; Elderly

Coordinates Eligibility With

Other community partners or programs

Eligibility Limitations

Age

Priority Populations

Persons experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness; Elderly