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San Bernardino County, CA Homelessness & Encampment Rules: Bridge Housing Siting (2026)

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Key Facts

Entry standard: Low-barrier
Funding sources: HUD CoC + state HHAP
Zoning protection: AB 2339
Length of stay: Bridge to permanent

These county ordinances apply to of San Bernardino County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Summary

San Bernardino County funds bridge and interim housing through the Continuum of Care, including navigation centers, motel-voucher programs, and project-based interim sites in San Bernardino, Victorville, and the High Desert.

Full Breakdown

Bridge housing connects unsheltered residents to longer-term solutions. SBC operates and contracts for navigation centers offering low-barrier entry (no sobriety requirement, partner and pet accommodation), case management, and connection to permanent supportive housing. Funding flows through HUD Continuum of Care grants, state Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention dollars, and Measure-related local funds. Site-selection is governed by California SB 9 streamlining and AB 2339 zoning protections that bar localities from blocking emergency shelters in zones permitting residential use.

Violations & Fines

Local resistance ordinances that single out shelters for hostile zoning, parking, or notice rules may be preempted under state shelter-siting law and the Housing Accountability Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I access a bridge housing bed?

Connect through the SBC coordinated entry system via 211 or an outreach team. Assessment scores prioritize beds based on vulnerability and length of homelessness.

Can a city block a shelter in my neighborhood?

Generally no. State law requires emergency shelters to be allowed in zones permitting residential use, with limited objective development standards rather than discretionary review.

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San Bernardino County, CA Homelessness & Encampment Rules: Bridge Housing Siting (2026)

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