Cash for housing: silicon valley trial gives $1,000 monthly to homeless families
NCT ID NCT05698498
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study gives 300 homeless or housing-unstable families in Santa Clara County, California, $1,000 per month for 24 months to see if it helps them find and keep stable housing. Researchers will also measure effects on health and well-being. Participants can choose between equal monthly payments or a larger upfront amount followed by smaller payments.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Guaranteed income (unconditional cash payments of $1,000/month for 24 months)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that direct cash payments help families escape homelessness and improve their health and well-being.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study in one county, so results may not apply elsewhere. It tests a social intervention, not a medical treatment, and outcomes depend on many factors beyond cash.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Santa Clara County Office of Supportive Housing
San Jose, California, 95131, United States
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¡Sí Se Puede! Collective
San Jose, California, 95116, United States
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