Mountain View has invested significantly in tackling homelessness over the past decade, including $1 million annually and nearly $170 million total for affordable housing since 2014. Despite ongoing efforts, the city's homeless population remains substantial. Recent data shows 562 individuals without homes, with more entering homelessness than exiting. City officials are now revising their strategy to enhance services like safe parking and transitional housing aiming to achieve a target of 'functional zero' homelessness, reflecting a community where homelessness is resolved.
"The city's approach to addressing homelessness has been multi-pronged...considering various constraints," said Deputy City Manager Kimberly Thomas.
Despite these efforts, there are still hundreds in Mountain View without a roof over their head...for every household exiting homelessness, more than two are taking their place.
The last homelessness census taken in 2023 indicates that there were 562 people experiencing homelessness on a given night in Mountain View.
Council members also questioned whether the city could do more to get closer to 'functional zero,' a milestone indicating that a community has resolved homelessness.
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