Contra Costa Housing & Services
Antioch Council Proclaims November 2026 Homelessness Awareness Month
Signed by Mayor Ron Bernal on Oct. 27, the proclamation highlights 2,260 unhoused residents countywide against 4,427 housing beds and sharp increases among families, seniors, and youth since 2020.
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The Antioch City Council and Mayor Ron Bernal have formally designated November 2026 as Homelessness Awareness Month in the City of Antioch, Contra Costa County, CA, with the measure Approved October 27, 2026 (Reported October 29, 2026).
2026 Point-In-Time Count and Contra Costa County Trends
As published by the Antioch Herald, unhoused residents and housing advocates joined Mayor Ron Bernal and councilmembers at the Tuesday night meeting as the proclamation was Unanimously approved Oct. 27, 2026 and signed by Mayor Ron Bernal for November 2026:
- City and County Counts: Citing the 2026 Point-In-Time Count, the proclamation notes an estimated 251 individuals experiencing homelessness in Antioch and 2,260 in Contra Costa County on a given night.
- Demographic Shifts Since 2020: According to the council text, since 2020, Contra Costa County has recorded a 79% increase in households with minor children, 69% in seniors 65+, and 53% in youth ages 18–24 (Transition Aged Youth ages 18–24) accessing homeless services.
- Shelter and Housing Capacity: Across the county, the proclamation notes there were 4,427 temporary and permanent housing beds available in Contra Costa County in 2026, calling on residents, businesses, faith-based groups, nonprofit organizations, and public agencies to collaborate on housing access and supportive services.
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