Strategies to Fight Homelessness

Homelessness Strategy 2022-2028

Our vision is to sustain an equitable, dignified, and culturally responsive homeless and housing response system that quickly and effectively addresses everyone’s homeless crisis while supporting the needs of residents and local businesses. We collaborate with citywide initiatives and strategies, and regional partners and stakeholders to support long term permanent housing and provide supportive services to people experiencing homelessness in Tacoma. We provide real solutions to creating a thriving community by immediately responding to the of individuals in encampments, the surrounding neighborhoods, and local businesses and by providing immediate access to emergency shelter, health, and wellness services and permanent, safe, and stable housing to everyone experiencing homelessness in this city.

Affordable Housing Action Strategy

We also know that expanding the amount of affordable housing options within Tacoma is part of the long-term solution to combatting homelessness. The City of Tacoma developed its Affordable Housing Action Strategy in September 2018 as an urgent response to a changing housing market, increasing displacement pressure among residents, and a widespread need for high-quality, affordable housing opportunities for all.