Sacramento County is launching a flexible housing pool for residents on the verge of becoming, or who are, homeless, as well as a payment incentive program for landlords.
The program was approved by the Board of Supervisors in December 2025 and seeks to assist homeless residents from exiting a shelter to permanent housing, said Emily Halcon, the director of the department of homeless services and housing. The program will offer rental assistance, focus on helping individuals find housing and finding other support services.
At its core, the pool acts as a pathway into permanent housing for homeless residents exiting a shelter, Halcon added. The county describes the Flexible Housing Pool as “a coordinated, countywide system that aligns rental assistance, housing navigation and supportive services for eligible Medi-Cal members.” It’s a centralized program that helps bridge and coordinate between those who need services and those who can help provide them…