State Homeless Shelter Cities Mitigation Fund (HSCM)
The State Homeless Shelter Cities Mitigation Fund was established in 2018 through legislation that created the Homeless Shelter Cities Mitigation Restricted Account. This program's objective is to alleviate the impact on cities hosting eligible emergency shelter(s). The Office of Homeless Services (OHS) is responsible for disbursing funds to eligible entities from the Homeless Shelter Cities Mitigation Fund, following the guidelines outlined in Utah State Code 35A-16-4 and H.B. 499.
Funding for the account is generated by a portion of the sales tax revenue from areas that do not host eligible emergency shelters. Specific details on requirements can be found in the Utah Code. Eligible entities must be certified each year.
For inquiries regarding HSCM, please contact OHSprograms@utah.gov.
The Office of Homeless Services (OHS) offers funding, coordination, and program support to service programs throughout the state of Utah. OHS does not directly provide services or funding to individuals and families. If you are in need of services, please visit endutahhomeless.org.