Housing
Stories covering new housing developments, affordable housing policy and homelessness
Local agencies to receive a combined $3.4M for homeless services, City Council approves 10 contracts
Contract agreements include programs for rapid-rehousing, permanent housing placements, employment services, full-time outreach and more.
Youth account for nearly a quarter of Redlands' homeless population
YouthHope shoe drive provides the sole present many youth will receive this year
SB County Housing Authority to receive $753k for veteran housing
New affordable housing options for veterans experiencing homelessness will soon be available to veterans in the Inland Empire.
Home insurers pull out of areas threatened by climate change, Redlands among the most at-risk
The increased frequency of wildfires and storms has led insurance providers to stop servicing vulnerable areas, leaving many with limited options to protect their homes.
Patton State Hospital to be used for homeless housing and mental health services
Following the governor's approval of AB 349
New North Redlands housing development
City Council to consider a 35-house residential project.
Redlands granted $4.5M to address homeless encampments
Plus, the future of Zoom meetings decided and the debate over the mayoral selection process tabled
Affordable, inclusive housing coming to Redlands
New inclusionary housing program gets approval from City Council
Number of unhoused in Redlands jumps 76% since last year's count
A look at some possible reasons behind the spike
Facing Renoviction: The struggle to find housing and legal aid amid a no-fault eviction
It's been 6 months since City Council acted to protect residents who receive renovation-based eviction notices. Read what happened next and what more is being done to improve protections for renters.
Hidden in plain sight: Homeless children and youth in Redlands
Why this group is often undercounted and a look at the network of community members working to identify, support, and house children and youth in need.
Despite demand, housing is not being built
This week’s newsletter explores the City’s housing plan, which confirms the dire need for affordable housing. Plus how development has not kept up with demand and why that might soon change.