Fresno Secures Over $10M in State Funding to Address Homelessness

The city plans to use the money to provide shelter and assistance to those in need.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 10:04pm

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The City of Fresno has announced that it will receive over $10 million in state funding to address homelessness in the city. The money will come from the State of California's Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Round 6 (HHAP-6) program. Mayor Jerry Dyer stated that the funds are critical to the city's ongoing efforts to provide shelter and assistance to the homeless population.

Why it matters

Homelessness is a major issue facing many cities across California, and the additional funding will allow Fresno to expand its programs and services to support those in need. This investment demonstrates the state's commitment to addressing this complex challenge at the local level.

The details

The total amount of funding Fresno will receive is $10,491,196.56. The city will receive half of the funds within the next few months, with the remaining disbursement coming in 2027. Mayor Dyer noted that since the start of his administration, Fresno has provided shelter to more than 11,000 people, with over half of them exiting homelessness.

  • The City of Fresno will receive the first half of the funding in the next few months.
  • The remaining half of the funding will be disbursed in 2027.

The players

Jerry Dyer

The mayor of Fresno, who announced the city's plans to use the state funding to address homelessness.

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What they’re saying

“Since the start of my administration, we have provided shelter to more than 11,000 people, more than half of which have exited homelessness.”

— Jerry Dyer, Mayor

What’s next

The city plans to use the first half of the funding in the coming months to expand its existing programs and services for the homeless population.

The takeaway

This significant investment from the state demonstrates a commitment to addressing the complex issue of homelessness in Fresno, which will allow the city to continue its efforts to provide shelter and assistance to those in need.