In a firm response to the recent Orange County Grand Jury report titled “Homelessness: Is Orange County Moving in the Right Direction?”, Orange County Supervisors reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring that all residents have access to safe and secure housing. During a recent meeting, Supervisor Katrina Foley emphasized the significant progress the county has made in addressing homelessness.
Over the past few years, Orange County has completed 1,544 permanent supportive housing units with plans in place for an additional 1,811 units. Foley discussed the critical nature of affordable housing development as a key strategy to mitigate the surge in homelessness.
“The Orange County Grand Jury has made it clear that affordable housing is essential. Since 2018, we have witnessed a staggering 327% increase in our Project Based Vouchers (PBVs), rising from 243 units to an expected 1,037 by the end of 2025,” Foley stated…