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Elk Grove Today
By the People, for the People
Elk Grove Approves Plans for Permanent Homeless Shelter
City Council directs staff to purchase property for new facility to expand services and housing resources.
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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The Elk Grove City Council has approved plans to develop a permanent homeless shelter, marking a major step in the city's efforts to address homelessness. During a recent council meeting, officials directed staff to begin the process of purchasing a property for the shelter, selecting a site at Survey Road and East Stockton Boulevard. The permanent facility is part of a broader homelessness strategy to expand services, improve stability, and connect individuals with long-term housing resources.
Why it matters
Elk Grove has been working to address homelessness in the city, and the development of a permanent shelter represents a significant investment in providing comprehensive support and resources for residents experiencing homelessness. The new facility is expected to build on the success of the city's temporary shelter and demonstrates Elk Grove's commitment to a compassionate and effective response to the issue.
The details
The Elk Grove City Council directed staff to begin negotiations to develop the property at Survey Road and East Stockton Boulevard for the permanent homeless shelter. City officials stated that the decision came after evaluating multiple locations before selecting this single site to move forward. The permanent shelter will expand on the services provided by Elk Grove's existing temporary shelter, with the goal of improving stability and connecting individuals with long-term housing resources.
- The Elk Grove City Council approved the plans for the permanent homeless shelter during their meeting on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.
The players
Elk Grove City Council
The governing body of the City of Elk Grove, California, responsible for approving the plans for the permanent homeless shelter.
Elk Grove City Staff
The city employees tasked with negotiating the property purchase, selecting the site, and developing the plans for the permanent homeless shelter.
What they’re saying
“The permanent shelter will build on the success of Elk Grove's temporary shelter and reflects the city's commitment to providing a compassionate and effective response for residents experiencing homelessness.”
— Elk Grove City Staff (fox40.com)
What’s next
City officials stated that additional details about the project, including timelines and design plans, are expected to be discussed as negotiations and planning continue.
The takeaway
The development of a permanent homeless shelter in Elk Grove represents a significant investment in the city's efforts to address homelessness and provide comprehensive support and resources for residents in need. The new facility is part of a broader strategy to expand services, improve stability, and connect individuals with long-term housing solutions.
