Homeless services funding for FY 2026-27
Summary
LaBath Landing now costs the general fund about $2.5M a year with the state grant gone — roughly the cost of the whole finance department. County support is uncertain, the SAFE contract's Measure O funding is sunsetting, and Councilmember Adams suggested exploring shared county services or transitioning the program.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Nearly $5 million a year of general fund obligations for these programs going forward.
Unhoused residents and people in mental health crisis get housing and response services.
General fund taxpayers and other city services absorbing costs that grants used to cover.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Rohnert Park City Council, Rohnert Park Financing Authority (RPFA), Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission - Jun 23, 2026
The council approved roughly $2.7 million in homeless services: mobile outreach from Catholic Charities ($196,474), direct support from Unsheltered Friends ($36,000), and the Labath Landing interim housing program with HomeFirst ($2,462,375).
City of Rohnert Park Budget Session Day 1 - Apr 14, 2026
LaBath Landing now costs the general fund about $2.5M a year with the state grant gone — roughly the cost of the whole finance department. County support is uncertain, the SAFE contract's Measure O funding is sunsetting, and Councilmember Adams suggested exploring shared county services or transitioning the program.
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