L.A. Homeless Services Authority
Coverage of L.A. Homeless Services Authority in the Nexus archive.
- Family homelessness is officially down in LA. Why so many don’t believe it
Los Angeles reports a 27% decrease in unsheltered families experiencing homelessness, but providers argue the count underrepresents reality due to funding cuts, declining resources, and the hidden nature of family homelessness (e.g., living in cars, motels, or couch-surfing). The LA Homeless Services Authority acknowledges the decline may reflect reduced access to resource centers rather than actual improvement.
- LA council delays plan to study pulling funds from troubled homelessness agency
The Los Angeles City Council delayed a plan to analyze moving hundreds of millions of tax dollars away from the troubled LA Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), citing ongoing oversight failures and data issues. The original July 1 deadline for the analysis has been pushed back to December 2027, though council members like Nithya Raman aim to fast-track the process. The county previously redirected funds to a new department after audits revealed mismanagement.
- LA County takes control of its homeless spending from LAHSA
LA County has taken over management of its homeless spending from the LA Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), transferring oversight to a new county department led by Sarah Mahin. The shift follows audits and criticism of LAHSA's spending practices, with the new Homeless Services and Housing (HSH) department reporting faster response times and improved accountability.
- LA homeless agency has been underspending tens of millions of dollars allocated to it
The L.A. Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) underspent $108 million in its budget for the fiscal year ending June 2025, with federal officials suspending funds over mismanagement. The city of L.A. also underspent $513 million in its homelessness budget during Mayor Karen Bass’s first full fiscal year, contributing to the federal funding suspension.