Category: Housing

County of Sonoma Community Survey: Five-Year Consolidated Plan (2025-2030)

The Sonoma County Community Development Commission is currently preparing a new Consolidated Plan. The Consolidated Plan is required by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order to receive federal funding for affordable housing, public services, and other eligible activities. The Consolidated Plan identifies the most important needs within Sonoma County … Continued

New Resource Now Available to Support Sonoma County Residents at Risk of Homelessness

The Keep People Housed – Sonoma County Homelessness Prevention Program launched this week and is now open to help eligible residents facing housing insecurity. This vital resource offers temporary financial assistance and services to those at high risk of homelessness or housing loss, addressing critical needs like back rent, move-in costs, rental assistance, utilities, and … Continued

Tenant Rights Town Hall in Sonoma Valley – Dec. 4

Sonoma County is hosting a Tenant Rights Town Hall on December 4, 2024, in Boyes Hot Springs to inform residents about their rights, including recent updates to tenant protections approved by the Board of Supervisors. This event will include Spanish interpretation and feature representatives from Legal Aid of Sonoma County and the Sonoma County Counsel’s … Continued

City Council Approves Three Year Action Plan to End Homelessness

The City of Sonoma has its first-ever Homelessness Strategic Plan. The Sonoma City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, to approve the Three-Year Action Plan to End Homelessness (Plan) which was a year in the making.  The goal of the plan is to reach “Functional Zero” homelessness in the Sonoma Valley by June … Continued

Housing Element Update Completed

The City of Sonoma’s 6th Cycle Housing Element has been adopted and approved. Thank you to all in our community that engaged in the process of updating this important document. The Sonoma City Council approved the Sonoma 6th Cycle Housing Plan and Background Report and CEQA Notice of Exemption at their Special Meeting on Tuesday, January 31st. On April … Continued

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