Ahmad Chapman

Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) has not released the 2026 homeless count results due to a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) validation delay and a federal suspension of LAHSA's grant activities. A court order paused HUD's suspension, allowing LAHSA to continue operations, but the release date remains uncertain.

The Trump administration has blocked Los Angeles County’s main homelessness agency from accessing federal funds amid allegations of mismanagement and fraud. The move puts nearly $200 million at risk, which supports efforts to address California’s largest homeless population. The agency faces accusations of failing to track data, misuse of funds, and inadequate documentation, and is suspended until an investigation concludes.

The Trump administration has blocked federal homelessness funds for Los Angeles County’s main homelessness agency due to allegations of fraud and mismanagement. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development accuses the agency of failing to track housing exits, misusing funds, and lacking documentation, risking nearly $200 million in annual funding.