Homeless or Vagrancy Issues

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homeless word cloudIf you have concerns related to homeless encampments, please submit your concerns here.

An outreach team will then be deployed to assess the situation, offer services to homeless individuals in the area, and determine any next steps to resolve the reported concern.

If you are homeless and seeking help, please contact:

  • Here4You Hotline at (408) 385-2400

Illegal encampment clean up operations will be coordinated by the agency of jurisdiction:

  • Santa Clara Valley Water District (creek areas) Water Shed hotline
    (408) 265-2600 x2378

  • Cal Trans (overpasses / underpasses / freeways) (408) 436-0930

  • Union Pacific Railroad Property (near rail road tracks)
    (888) 877-7267

  • Private Property (contact the owner)

For more information on how to report a concern for a homeless individual or homeless encampment in San Jose please check out the City web page entitled Homelessness Response.