Welcome to the Goleta Homelessness Strategic Plan page — your guide to understanding how our city is responding to homelessness. Here you’ll find information about the city’s first-ever Strategic Plan, adopted in 2021, which lays out how Goleta identifies needs, closes service gaps, and prioritizes funding and partnerships to help people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

The Plan serves as a roadmap for a community-wide effort, led by the city’s Neighborhood Services Department, working with local nonprofits, service providers, and volunteers. Through outreach, housing navigation, emergency services, and long-term supportive programs, the goal is simple: make homelessness in Goleta rare, brief, and non-recurring.

Whether you’re here because you’re concerned about someone in need, looking for resources, or want to get involved — this page is meant to welcome you into the conversation. You’ll find brochures, status reports, data, contact information, and opportunities for community engagement.

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               REGIONAL ACTION PLANNING MEETINGS

Are you concerned about homelessness in Goleta? Is homelessness impacting your quality of life? Do you know someone who might need assistance?

Come to the monthly Regional Action Planning meeting hosted by SBACT and the City of Goleta. The 4^th Monday of every month on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84258247334 - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. For more information contact Chuck at cflacks@cityofgoleta.gov.

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View the City's Homelessness Strategic Plan here. 

Click here to see the Goleta Homelessness Strategic Plan 3-Year Status Report from August 2024.

This brochure is intended to serve as a guide for people who have questions or concerns about someone who is homeless:

Homelessness Response Brochure - English

Homelessness Response Brochure - Spanish

Homelessness Issues Standing Committee

To administer, oversee, and lead the effort to end homelessness in Goleta, the City Council appoints two of its members each year to serve on the Homelessness Issues Standing Committee. Staff, community members, and service providers share the status of programs with the elected leaders and make recommendations for further action by the Mayor and City Council.

The Committee’s meetings are public, with agendas and staff reports available a minimum of 72 hours prior to each meeting. Meeting dates and times are posted on the City’s Calendar.

Click here to see the City's Monthly Homelessness Services Data Report

Click here to see the Enforcement Recommendations for City's High Fire Ordinance and Encampments

Program Contact:
Chuck Flacks, Homelessness Services Coordinator
cflacks@cityofgoleta.gov
805-690-5125