No Place Like Home Program
California's No Place Like Home Program funds permanent supportive housing with integrated mental health services for homeless or at-risk individuals with serious mental illness.
Funder: California Department of Housing & Community Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Competitive Allocation) | February 2027 (Noncompetitive Allocation submission) | February 2027 (First Project application for NCA) | August 2027 (County resolution/certification for NCA)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20 million per project; total program up to $2 billion; per-unit and COSR caps apply; 55-year affordability period.
Summary: Supports the development of permanent supportive housing for Californians with serious mental illness who are homeless or at risk, with a focus on long-term housing stability and mental health services.
Key Information: All dates are projected; check the program page for updates and NOFA release.
Description
The No Place Like Home Program (NPLH) is a major California state initiative that provides capital funding to develop permanent supportive housing for individuals with serious mental illness who are experiencing homelessness, chronic homelessness, or are at risk of chronic homelessness. The program aims to create stable housing linked to mental health and supportive services, with funding sourced from bonds repaid by the Behavioral Health Services Act and authorized by Proposition 2. NPLH targets adults with serious mental illness, children with severe emotional disorders and their families, and others at risk due to mental disorders.
