721 Airport Boulevard
New Permanent Supportive Housing
in San Mateo County
The Story of 721 Airport Boulevard
In 2023, the County of San Mateo began exploring potential North County locations to expand its Permanent Supportive Housing stock. On September 12, 2023, the Board of Supervisors declared their intention to purchase a property located at 721 Airport Blvd. in South San Francisco.
About the Property
721 Airport Blvd. is in a mixed residential and commercial area, in close proximity to major transportation routes, commercial activities, and County service providers. The property currently operates as a Ramada Inn, a 45-room hotel.
Neighbors Experiencing Homelessness in San Mateo County
The preliminary findings of the 2024 San Mateo County One Day Homeless Count and Survey found that 2,130 people in San Mateo County were experiencing some form of homelessness on the night of January 24, 2024. 1,145 of these people (54%) were experiencing unsheltered homelessness, residing on streets, in cars, in recreational vehicles (RVs), or in tents. 985 people were experiencing sheltered homelessness, residing in emergency shelters and transitional housing programs.
Residents
721 Airport Blvd. will house adults exiting interim supportive housing in San Mateo County who are referred through the County’s Coordinated Entry System (CES). CES is a tool for assessing people experiencing homelessness, determining their level of vulnerability, and matching them with the appropriate resources and support to resolve their chronic homelessness.
Outreach providers will engage with future residents prior to placement to build trust and a therapeutic relationship, then will transition them to the assistance provided by case managers within the supportive housing program.
A Comprehensive Solution
Episcopal Community Services will provide comprehensive supportive services to residents including education and employment services, benefits assistance, physical and behavioral health services, substance use services, and peer support activities.
Supportive Housing:
A Good Neighbor
Learn why supportive housing is both an effective solution to chronic homelessness and a good partner in your neighborhood. See Supportive Housing 101.
Learn about
721 Airport Blvd
We invite you to learn about 721 Airport Blvd, from inception to planned building and ongoing services. See the frequently asked questions.
The Work
Learn about the capable coalition coming together to build this new supportive housing establishment in San Mateo County. Learn about us.