County breaks ground on second phase of housing campus for homeless community

San Bernardino County has begun work on the next phase of the comprehensive Pacific Village campus, a transformative project that will provide vital housing, treatment and wraparound services for some of the county’s most vulnerable residents.

A groundbreaking ceremony held last week was attended by federal, state and local officials, including Board of Supervisors Chairman and Third District Supervisor Dawn Rowe; Vice Chair and Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr.; San Bernardino County Chief Executive Officer Luther Snoke; Governor Gavin Newsom’s Senior Advisor on Homelessness Hafsa Kaka; Chief Deputy Director David Swanson Hollinger, Children and Families Programs at the California Department of Social Services; Congressman Pete Aguilar, 33rd District; San Bernardino Mayor Helen Tran; and Highland Councilmember Jimmy Saldana.

The expansion of Pacific Village is a joint effort being led by the county departments of Behavioral Health, Aging and Adult Services-Public Guardian, and Community Development and Housing. It’s designed to serve those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, particularly older adults, adults with disabilities, and individuals with acute substance use challenges who have historically faced barriers to accessing appropriate treatment.

“It’s imperative for the safety and well-being of our communities that we provide comprehensive solutions to address the homelessness crisis,” said Rowe. “The expansion of Pacific Village is crucial because it will provide stable housing and access to treatment for some of our most vulnerable residents so they can get the care they need in one coordinated campus.”

Pacific Village Phase II will include the construction of a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) facility with 16 beds, a Recuperative Care Center with 32 beds for individuals recovering from hospitalization or illness, and 58 permanent supportive housing units with outdoor access, ADA accommodations and independent living amenities.

“The expansion of Pacific Village represents a significant investment in addressing homelessness,” said Baca, Jr. “San Bernardino County will continue to advance initiatives like this project to uplift our community and ensure that everyone has an opportunity to thrive.”

In addition to providing safe and stable housing, the campus will offer critical services such as healthcare, mental health support, job training and educational resources. The expansion of Pacific Village will address the needs outlined in the 2025 Point-in-Time Count report, which indicates that a large portion of San Bernardino County’s homeless population is struggling with mental health problems, physical disabilities and substance use challenges.

The total estimated budget for this project is over $75 million. Funding is being provided through a combination of state grants and ARPA funds, and the expansion project is expected to be completed by late fall 2026.

Additional County Update News – June 26, 2025