Jul. 10, 2025
Report slams OC homeless strategy as 'largely unsuccessful'
A grand jury report says Orange County's $1 billion homelessness strategy has failed, with the county's unhoused population soaring 32% since 2022 and housing costs far outpacing national averages.
Orange County's billion-dollar strategy to combat homelessness has failed to stem a rising crisis, according to a grand jury report that found the county's unhoused population surged 32% in two years despite massive spending.
"The most significant issue identified in this study is the excessive cost of housing in Orange County," the report states.
Issued late last month, the report found Orange County's homeless population surged 32% between 2022 and...
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