This maybe gives an idea of the projects supporting the homeless. This project was just recently cleared by the courts to proceed. I'll get to the meat which is the financials.
https://communityimpact.com/austin/north-northwest-austin/government/2023/08/29/judge-rejects-williamson-county-challenge-over-austin-homeless-housing-project/
Soon after Austin council members approved the property's purchase for $9.55 million in August 2021, Williamson County officials stated their displeasure with how city leaders handled the process and voted to sue Austin over the homeless housing plan.
Pecan Gardens is expected to open with 78 one-bedroom apartments for chronically homeless clients with substance use disorders, mental or physical illness, or developmental or physical disabilities. The facility will be one of several converted hotels that will serve as PSH throughout Austin.
Pecan Gardens was initially expected to open at some point in 2023. According to the city, move-ins may now begin after renovations wrap up in early 2024.
Nonprofit Family Eldercare was brought on to manage the rehabilitation of Pecan Gardens for $3.9 million. City Council also approved a contract with the organization worth up to $5.88 million over five years to provide supportive housing services once Pecan Gardens opens.
Ignoring the initial $9.55M to purchase the building and the another $3.9M for I don't know what to the group running the home, the 5 year "supportive housing services" $5.88M contract equates to a monthly cost of $1,256.41 per person. That's a fuckton of money to house and support any druggy dipshit who shows up at metro area.
Think of many different ways the city can use $1,256.41/per person to help tax paying citizens of the area who are struggling to survive in these times. Instead, if you show up homeless at the city limits, we are going to pay $1,256.41 to house and probably feed you. Seems like a good deal for any homeless in the state to relocate to Austin.
Is there a limit on how long the homeless can stay or how many times they can go through the program? Can a homeless dude get rent free housing for 5 years? Can they still use drugs on property? What if they commit crimes, are the removed from the program?