Homelessness Response and HARP Initiative
Santa Barbara County
Summary
The county reviewed its annual homelessness data, highlighting progress in encampment cleanups and introducing a new interdepartmental collaboration called HARP to unify data and prevention efforts.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Involves oversight of over $32 million in combined federal and state grant funding.
Unhoused individuals, shelter operators, and local residents impacted by encampments.
None directly, though strained resources leave service gaps for specific sub-populations like transition-age youth.
Mentions & discussions (2)
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — July 14, 2026
The county reviewed its annual homelessness data, highlighting progress in encampment cleanups and introducing a new interdepartmental collaboration called HARP to unify data and prevention efforts.
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