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California Interagency Council on Homelessness must complete statewide study of coordinated entry system by 2028

Original title: Coordinated Entry System: study.

September 3, 2026

HomelessnessHousing PolicyState GovernmentResearchCoordinatedEntrySystemstudy

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Where This Stands

Currently Unknown. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Introduced.

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4 versions on file

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The Frame

What this does

This study will evaluate the effectiveness of the primary system used to match homeless residents with housing resources, potentially shaping future state housing policy and funding allocations.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

California Interagency Council on Homelessness

The council is mandated to conduct, consult on, and publish a comprehensive statewide study by the 2028 deadline.

Individuals and families experiencing homelessness

The study evaluates the system that determines their access to affordable housing resources.

What changed

Last recorded activity September 3, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

AB 2146 requires the to conduct and publish a comprehensive study on how the state's connects homeless individuals and families to affordable housing. The council must submit its findings to the Legislature and post the report online by July 1, 2028.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This study will evaluate the effectiveness of the primary system used to match homeless residents with housing resources, potentially shaping future state housing policy and funding allocations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Coordinated Entry System?
It is the system used to coordinate and facilitate the connection of individuals and families experiencing homelessness to available affordable housing resources.
Who is responsible for conducting this study?
The is tasked with completing the study.
When will the results of the study be available?
The council is required to post the report on its website and submit it to the Legislature by July 1, 2028.

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Discoveries

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Focus on System Evaluation

The state is shifting toward formal, mandated evaluations of the Coordinated Entry System to determine its efficacy in housing placement.

California Interagency Council on Homelessness

Connected Entities

otherMultifamily Housing Program“Existing program for housing development loans.”Map →
otherNo Place Like Home Program“State program financing permanent supportive housing.”Map →
personTreasurer“Chairs the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee.”Map →
organizationCalifornia Housing and Homelessness Agency“New agency established by GRP to oversee housing policy.”Map →
organizationCalifornia Interagency Council on Homelessness“The state body responsible for facilitating and coordinating efforts to end home”Map →
otherHomekey“State program for housing individuals impacted by COVID-19.”Map →
organizationCalifornia Tax Credit Allocation Committee“Allocates tax credits and will oversee DASH compliance.”Map →
organizationLegislature“The body to which the final report must be submitted.”Map →
organizationDepartment of Housing and Community Development“Administers housing programs and will oversee DASH designations.”Map →

Sources

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openstates.org

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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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