The Board of County Commissioners' adopted priorities for 2023-2024 include “convene stakeholders and other partners to improve housing options for the resident needs identified in the Johnson County Housing Continuum” and planning for those experiencing homelessness. As part of that priority, the Board entered a real estate purchase contract for a building to serve as a homeless service center in Johnson County. Read more in this news release and this briefing sheet. Learn more about the county’s efforts to support those with housing and homeless assistance.

Project Updates

On July 25, the BOCC took action on an assignment agreement defining the terms and scope of the transfer of ownership to reStart, Inc. when Johnson County Government closes on the real estate contract for the La Quinta property. Today’s board action also authorized the reallocation and expenditure of $3.7 million from the Countywide Support Funds, which originated from federal COVID-19 funding, to reStart for renovations. Since this project is adhering to federal eligible expenses, 10% will go towards early operating costs and capacity building. More information is available here and in this news release.

Also, we have a new Video Gallery where we answer some frequently asked questions and share videos from the community to help educate you on the topic of homelessness in our community.

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