Oakmore Safe Camping Site Proposal & Homelessness Infrastructure
San Joaquin County
Summary
The county spent a year designing a 70-cabin safe camping site for unhoused residents at the old Oakmore Golf Course, but the $11.7 million build cost plus $4 million a year to operate gave supervisors pause. Instead of funding it, they told staff to look at other uses for the property, including possibly relocating county Hazleton-area departments there.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jan 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Would have required $8.7 million in new appropriations plus roughly $4 million a year from the general fund — money the board decided it can't spare right now.
Had it moved forward, unhoused residents would have gained shelter beds; instead, county taxpayers avoid a major new ongoing cost while the property's future is studied.
Unhoused residents awaiting shelter options see the proposed site delayed indefinitely.
Mentions & discussions (6)
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Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting — January 13, 2026
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