Fontana warehouse-to-shelter plan moves closer to opening

San Bernardino County and partner cities are moving the West End Regional Navigation Center closer to operations by converting a vacant warehouse in Fontana into a regional, low-barrier shelter.

The site is at 11109 Jasmine St., and the City of Fontana says the facility is anticipated to begin serving in early 2027.

What’s being built at 11109 Jasmine St.

City and County materials describe the project as a 200-bed operation with 100 shelter beds and 100 recuperative care beds, plus supportive services intended to help people stabilize and transition into permanent housing.

Access rules: referral-only, not walk-in sheltering

A core change for residents and service-seekers is how the shelter will be accessed. Officials say the navigation center will serve people on a referral-only basis, not through walk-ins.

In City materials, the referral process is tied to San Bernardino County’s coordinated entry system. ABC7 also reported that people will come and leave through the referral process, rather than walking in or out on their own.

CBS Los Angeles also noted that officials framed the model as not like a traditional “walk up” downtown mission, and said safety measures are expected to be a priority—including statements that surrounding streets will stay free of tents.

Timeline: early-2027 serving is the target officials cite

The City’s milestone update says the site is expected to begin serving in early 2027. Late-June reporting also described the opening as a 2027 target—framed as an expectation rather than a guaranteed date.

What the County budget shows

On June 11, San Bernardino County reported that the Board of Supervisors approved the FY 2026–27 balanced budget, including $2 million for the West End Regional Navigation Center—described as a homeless services partnership with cities in the Fontana area.

What Fontana-area residents should watch next

• Published referral/entry guidance tied to county coordinated entry, so people understand the intake expectations before seeking shelter.
• Operational updates as the program transitions from renovation and readiness work toward service start.
• Any further County or city announcements that clarify how the referral-only model will be coordinated day-to-day.

Sources

• City of Fontana News Flash: West End Regional Navigation Center milestone (includes location and early-2027 serving timeline)
• San Bernardino County: Supervisors approve FY 2026–27 balanced budget (includes $2 million for West End Regional Navigation Center)
• ABC7 Los Angeles (June 27, 2026): Fontana warehouse converted into 200-bed homeless shelter
• CBS Los Angeles (June 25, 2026): County turns warehouse into homeless shelter