The 2022 San Joaquin Continuum of Care Point in Time County Local Report reflects 124 unsheltered homeless individuals living within Tracy’s city limits, a 20% decrease from the 2019. 

The City of Tracy has devoted significant resources to initiatives addressing homelessness, including:

To address the issues surrounding homelessness strategically, both regional and Tracy-specific strategic plans were drafted in the Fall 2019. The Tracy City Council’s Ad Hoc Committee on Homelessness provided guidance to inform the development of Tracy's Strategic Plan to End and Prevent Homelessness .

The City’s Plan established both short and long-term goals to address housing issues and bolstering support services to those experiencing homelessness within the City. This includes the development of Tracy's first Temporary Emergency Housing Project for the unsheltered. 

To address the issues surrounding homelessness strategically, both regional and Tracy-specific strategic plans were drafted in the Fall 2019. The Tracy City Council’s Ad Hoc Committee on Homelessness provided guidance to inform the development of Tracy's Strategic Plan to End and Prevent Homelessness. In May 2020, the Tracy City Council adopted the Strategic Plan.  Following the adoption of the Plan, the Council subsequently adopted the San Joaquin Community Response to Homelessness – 2020 San Joaquin Strategic Plan in October 2020.

City of Tracy Strategic Plan to End and Prevent Homelessness, Adopted and Amended on May 6th, 2020

The City's Public Works Department, Police Department and Code Enforcement team have coordinated efforts to proactively address issues related to homelessness (camping in parks, code violations, encampments, etc.)

• Code Enforcement issues in the City of Tracy such as abandoned shopping carts, debris on private property and encampments can be reported via GORequest; service requests in county areas should be submitted via their Government Outreach system.
• Deploy “Operation Helping Hands” (OHH). This team includes the Tracy Police Neighborhood Resource Officers, San Joaquin County Homeless Behavioral Health Department, Care-Link and Central Valley Low-Income Housing. Local non-profit and church organizations also accompany the team on the third Thursday of each month, performing site visits to the various locations where the unsheltered gather, to share information on available services and programs.
• Staff works with other allied agencies and community partners to address homelessness in Tracy.
• Coordinate with San Joaquin County and Continuum of Care to ensure continuity among strategic plans.
• Conduct Tracy Homeless Advisory Committee meetings and roundtable discussions with stakeholder groups. 
• Temporary Emergency Housing Project is underway. Anticipated completion is Fall 2024. 

On September 1, 2020, the Tracy City Council gave direction to move forward with the development of plans for the design and construction a temporary emergency housing facility. Subsequently, on March 2, 2021, the Council allocated funding for design and construction. Tracy's Temporary Emergency Housing Project is located on 4.8 acres at 370 W. Arbor Avenue and the first phase of construction will include a 60’ x 105’ structure that will accommodate up to 68 guests, a day room, and offices for operations, administration and client services in an accessible climate controlled space with fire alarm and sprinkler systems.

Click here to learn more about the Temporary Emergency Housing Project. 

The Tracy Homelessness Advisory Committee (THAC) was established by the City Council on March 16, 2021 to implement the Tracy Homelessness Strategic Plan including the possible amendment of such plan, and address homelessness in the City of Tracy. 

The Tracy Homelessness Advisory Committee meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:00  p.m.

Tracy Homelessness Advisory Committee Meeting - Handouts

Tracy Homelessness Advisory Committee Meeting - Handouts

Jan 14, 2020

Draft Homelessness Strategic Plan Announced - TAC consultants facilitated a community meeting with the purpose of presenting and discussing draft goals compiled from the previous three community meetings for the Homelessness Strategic Plan.  The consultants presented preliminary feedback heard from community and stakeholder participants based on feedback compiled as of date.  Approximately 75 people attended.  Attendees included community members, homelessness advocates, those with lived experiences, non-profit representatives, staff, as well local and state representatives. Audience members discussed their concerns over the perceived growth of homelessness in the community, need for a designated warming center, and lack of action by City.

• Homelessness Strategic Planning Session PowerPoint
• Homelessness Strategic Planning Session Agenda
• Draft Homelessness Strategic Plan

Request to Address Health & Safety Issues of Homeless Folks - Councilmember Arriola asked that the Council Homelessness Ad Hoc Subcommittee discuss the urgency of an ordinance at its January 29, 2020 meeting given community comments regarding the health and safety needs of the homeless community during cold weather.

• Council Meeting Video
• Council Meeting Agenda
• Council Meeting Minutes

Warming Center RFP Update - At both the February 4 and 18, 2020 City Council meetings, Council directed staff to issue Requests for Proposals (RFP) for the establishment of a warming center and safe parking, respectively to operate between March 2 to March 18, 2020.  To that end, staff drafted and issued the two RFPs.  Due to the urgent nature of the request, the deadline for providers to submit a proposal was less than five days after the Safe Parking RFP was issued.

• Council Meeting Video
• Council Meeting Agenda Item 3F
• Council Meeting Minutes

Council will consider declaring a shelter crisis pursuant to government code 8698 et seq. to facilitate the establishment of a temporary warming center for the homeless and receive an update on requests for proposals for warming center and safe parking service.

• Special City Council Meeting Video
• Council Meeting Agenda Item 7 
• Council Meeting Minutes

 Site survey completed for a Temporary Emergency Housing Facility (TEHF).

City Council designated land to establish a Temporary Emergency Housing Facility (TEHF) at Arbor Road and approved preliminary funding for the project.

• Council Meeting Agenda Item 3E
• Council Meeting Minutes
• Council Meeting Video

Council authorizes staff to apply for technical assistance to develop a strategic plan.  Upon receiving a committee update, Council authorizes staff to explore and submit for potential grant applications to fund the creation of a homelessness strategic plan.

• City Council Video
• Council Meeting Agenda
• Council Meeting Minutes

Grant/Funding Discussion for Homelessness Strategic Plan -  Staff applied for technical assistance through the State of California to assist in the development of a homelessness strategic plan. 

Homelessness Strategic Plan Funding Update - The City was granted technical assistance at no cost through a grant from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development.  Technical Assistance Collaborative (TAC) was assigned to assist the City in developing its Homelessness Strategic Plan.

Tracy Homelessness Strategic Plan Development Ad Hoc Committee Update - Council formally codified the Tracy Homelessness Strategic Plan Development Ad Hoc Committee, via Resolution No. 2019-187, expiring on December 31, 2019 and expanded the committee’s scope to include exploration of a temporary shelter in Tracy.

• City Council Video
• Council Meeting Agenda
• Council Meeting Minutes

Community Workshop on Homelessness - TAC facilitated a community/service provider workshop to identify existing local resources and gaps in services.  Approximately fifty people attended the workshop providing for broad representation ranging from homelessness advocates, service providers including Tracy Unified School District and San Joaquin County Behavioral Heath, as well as local and state officials.  The day-long session provided a forum to begin developing the backbone of goals and objectives to inform the strategic plan.  The group identified a need for better coordination between local government, the school district and local providers.  The lack of affordable housing options and the need for a local emergency shelter were also discussed.  The inconsistent use of the centralized Homelessness Management Information System (HMIS) by Tracy area service providers highlighted the need for training/education for local providers.

Community Workshop on Homelessness - City staff facilitated two community listening sessions to further inform the City’s strategic plan.  Approximately fifty people attended the two meetings.  The groups consisted of community members, non-profit representatives, County representative including Housing Authority of San Joaquin and the County Program Administrator for Homeless Initiatives, as well as representatives from the California Highway Patrol.  The groups discussed concerns about the impacts of homelessness, including the need for an emergency shelter and increased opportunities for affordable housing options in the City for all including those currently experiencing homelessness and/or those at risk for becoming homeless.

Tracy Homelessness Council Ad Hoc Committee Update  - Council established the Tracy Homelessness Council Ad Hoc Committee for calendar year 2020, expiring June 30, 2020.

• City Council Video
• Council Meeting Agenda
• Council Meeting Minutes

The San Joaquin continuum of care acts as the backbone agency for San Joaquin County and its communities in planning and coordinating a local response to homelessness.

• More information and resources regarding COVID-19 and the homeless
• COVID-19 Brochure for the Homeless