LA Homeless Services Authority

We lead the fight to end #homelessness in LA County.

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As the current CoC lead, our priority remains ensuring that our clients and providers have the support and resources they need.

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This just in! Funding for LAHSA’s long-delayed provider contracts is now being released by HUD. Some of these contracts expired early this calendar year, leaving providers scrambling to maintain critical services while awaiting renewed agreements and funding.

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Our staff is also reaching out directly to each provider with one of the 69 affected contracts to provide guidance on next steps and expected timelines. For agencies with active contracts from previous CoC grant cycles, regular invoice reviews and payments continue uninterrupted.

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supporting critical programs and services for people experiencing homelessness. We will remain focused on supporting our partners and ensuring continuity of critical homelessness services.

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Thursday, September 24, the Ninth Circuit upheld Judge Carter’s court order, providing important clarity for LAHSA and our community partners. HUD must release approved FY2025 Continuum of Care funding to local homeless service providers,

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On Friday, the LAHSA Commission was presented with the findings of the independent KPMG review that was finalized earlier this month. The agency has already reduced its payment backlog, improved invoice processing, and coordination with funders,

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and introduced new financial reporting tools. With additional system and workflow improvements underway, LAHSA is building a more efficient, transparent, and accountable approach to supporting its provider partners and managing public resources. Click the link to learn more!

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Homelessness isn't an issue that can be solved by any one person or organization—it takes all of us.

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Several factors contributed to this year’s homelessness increase, each pointing to the need for a unified approach to addressing homelessness by providing flexible funding that can be used on housing and improving the social safety net.

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LAHSA and the LA CoC Board applaud Judge Carter’s decision and its protection of critical homelessness resources for Los Angeles.

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A vital victory for our unhoused neighbors! Today, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California (Hon. David O. Carter) temporarily blocked HUD’s suspension of LAHSA and the related action HUD took against the Los Angeles Continuum of Care (LA CoC).

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The ruling requires HUD to move forward with already-awarded 2025 grants, protects critical systems that connect people to housing and services, and affirms the LA CoC’s authority to establish regional homelessness funding priorities.

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Visit our website to view the full 2026 Homeless Count results and breakdown.

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Homelessness has increased across the City of Los Angeles and LA County. After years of decline, homelessness has risen due to funding cuts affecting the homeless services sector. Without adequate resources, more people will remain on or return to the streets.

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The 2026 Homeless Count results are now live! Visit LAHSA's website to view the full presentation and learn more about the current state of homelessness in Los Angeles.

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Eleven thousand is not just a number. These are not statistics. They are our neighbors, families, and community members who survived homelessness and finally found a place to call home. We cannot afford to lose that progress, and we are standing together to protect it.

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“We must do everything in our power to ensure those funds continue reaching the people who rely on them.” These words from LAHSA’s interim CEO reflect what is at stake as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) moves to suspend critical federal homelessness...

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funding for the Los Angeles region. LAHSA has filed a lawsuit against HUD to prevent any interruption of the federal resources that currently support housing and services for more than 11,000 people across Los Angeles County.