Homeless Emergency Housing Program

Since December 2020, the City has been operating a Homeless Emergency Housing Program to provide non-congregate emergency housing for the City’s unhoused population. The program initiated with the acquisition of a 40-unit motel site in response to the COVID 19 pandemic to provide emergency housing to one of the City’s most vulnerable populations. This initial site was acquired with assistance from the State’s Homekey Program, Yolo County ARP funds and local funds, including Community Development Block Grant funds and Measure E funds. In June 2023, the City acquired a second 21-unit motel site to expand the Homeless Emergency Housing Program and in September 2024, two additional motel sites (with a combined 40+ rooms) were acquired to further expand the homeless emergency housing offerings. The Homeless Emergency Housing Program is an integral part of the City’s homeless initiatives and provides case management, housing navigation and other supportive services to program participants. Placements to the Homeless Emergency Housing Program are managed by the City’s Homeless Coordinator who works collaboratively with case managers Yolo County Health and Human Services and other homeless service providers.

Walk up Services

Between the hours of 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, individuals experiencing homelessness can access walk-up services at 817 West Capitol Ave, West Sacramento CA 95691. The walk-up services consist of food, water, clothing, birth certificate vouchers (for individuals born in California), and hygiene kits (ID vouchers and bus passes when in stock). 

Free Supportive Services

Experiencing Homelessness

For inquiries regarding the City’s motel emergency shelter programming or general questions regarding resources for the unhoused, please reach out to the Homeless Helpline at (916) 532-0922 or visit the Community Outreach and Support website.