Homelessness and affordable housing
Summary
Two speakers from Feed Sioux Falls described rising homelessness — up nearly half since 2022 — and asked the city to partner with the nonprofit on winter services, a free storage locker pilot, and a seat at the table in planning. Another speaker urged expanding the property tax refund program for low-income renters.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city-owned building and lockers for a storage pilot would be a city cost; testimony cited 81% higher medical costs for unsheltered homelessness.
People experiencing homelessness in Sioux Falls, especially through the winter.
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