Homelessness services and motel shelter program
Summary
Los Gatos is joining a five-city task force to build a regional homelessness response after a feasibility study found the West Valley has more youth and family homelessness than the county average. The town already funds rental assistance and hotel stays; council members flagged case management as the likely next step.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost yet — the task force step is intent only, though future programs like case management could draw on existing behavioral health funds.
Unhoused residents across the five West Valley cities, plus housed neighbors who see better-coordinated services.
Unhoused residents were left outside in dangerous storms when the program failed to activate.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Town Council Meeting — September 15, 2026
A formerly homeless resident said the temporary hotel program leaves people out in storms because of confusing call-in rules and temperature thresholds, and asked the town for help with housing applications and deposits.
Town Council Meeting — April 7, 2026
Los Gatos is joining a five-city task force to build a regional homelessness response after a feasibility study found the West Valley has more youth and family homelessness than the county average. The town already funds rental assistance and hotel stays; council members flagged case management as the likely next step.
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