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4/25/2026, 9:51:29 PM
Santa Clara County has a record number of more than 10,700 homeless people, according to a recent point-in-time count. Chronic homelessness has increased 21% since 2023, and more people are reporting being homeless for …
Homelessness
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Weekly summary for Milpitas
May 11, 2026 to May 17, 2026 • Updated May 12, 2026
In Milpitas, recent activity on homelessness primarily involves updates from the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, which affect the city as part of countywide efforts. On March 17, 2026, the Board received the annual report from the Office of Supportive Housing covering Housing and Community Development programs, along with reports on temporary housing and homelessness services. These reports provide insight into ongoing county initiatives that impact Milpitas residents experiencing homelessness.
Key points from the recent county-level activity relevant to Milpitas include:
- Review of the Supportive Housing System Dashboard and temporary housing program updates.
- Discussion of homelessness prevention services agreements involving nearby cities.
- Continued monitoring of homelessness trends and service delivery through bi-monthly and semi-annual reports.
What to watch: Future Milpitas city council meetings may address local implementation or responses to these county reports and programs as they relate to homelessness prevention and supportive housing within the city.
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Agenda item: Possible action: a. Receive bi-monthly report relating to Supportive Housing System Dashboard. b. Receive semi-annual report relating to Temporary Housing programs. c. Receive semi-annual report relating to Homelessness Prevention programs. d. Receive semi-annual report relating to Reentry programs. e. Receive semi-annual report relating to Veteran programs.. Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee recently discussed this issue.
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Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
2026-03-17
Possible action: a. Receive bi-monthly report relating to Supportive Housing System Dashboard. b. Receive semi-annual report relating to Temporary Housing programs. c. Receive semi-annual report relating to Homelessness Prevention programs. d. Receive semi-annual report relating to Reentry programs. e. Receive semi-annual report relating to Veteran programs
Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
2026-03-11
5: Discuss and approve establishing a Work Plan Ad Hoc Committee, appoint Commissioners to serve on the Committee, and approve an end date
Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
2026-03-11
4: Receive reports from the Department of Aging and Adult Services relating to Departmental updates
Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
2026-03-11
7.a: Discuss Commissioners currently serving on committees
Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
2026-03-11
7: the status of standing and ad hoc committees
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