Per Capita Spending on Homelessness
Between 2018 and 2023, California allocated approximately $24 billion to combat homelessness, which equates to about $160,000 per homeless individual based on the 2019 figures. Hoover Institution Despite this substantial investment, the state experienced an increase in homelessness during this period, raising questions about the efficiency and impact of the spending. New York Post
Recent Budget Allocations
In the 2024–25 state budget, Governor Newsom introduced a $15.3 billion multi-year plan to address homelessness, marking the most significant investment in the state's history. Homeless No More This budget included $1 billion in flexible funding for local governments to implement homelessness solutions, though some programs faced reductions or eliminations in subsequent budgets. California Budget & Policy Center
