Public survey open through Aug. 11 to shape Kitsap's homeless response strategy





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July 25, 2025

Community Input Needed to Update 5-Year Homeless Housing Plan

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PORT ORCHARD, Wash. – The Housing and Homelessness Division of Kitsap County [ [link removed] ] is requesting community participation in updating its five-year Homeless Housing Plan [ [link removed] ] through a public survey available now through Monday, Aug. 11.

The comprehensive plan aims to work together as a community to make homelessness a rare, brief, and one-time occurrence in Kitsap County through an efficient and effective homeless response system. Community input is essential to developing strategies that address local needs and leverage available resources effectively.

"Community engagement is critical to the success of our homeless housing plan," said Carl Borg with Kitsap County's Housing and Homelessness Division. "We need to hear from residents, service providers, business owners, and community leaders to ensure our approach reflects the priorities and insights of those who live and work in Kitsap County."

The survey provides an opportunity for residents to share their perspectives on current homeless services, identify gaps in the system, and suggest improvements for the county's response strategy. Input gathered will directly inform policy decisions and resource allocation over the next five years.

The updated plan will build upon previous efforts while incorporating new approaches to address evolving challenges in the region's homeless response system.

Community members are encouraged to complete the survey by the Aug. 11 deadline. Take the survey, here:

Homeless Housing Plan 2025 Update: General Population Survey Questions [ [link removed] ]

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