Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

Karen Bass, elected mayor of Los Angeles in 2022, inherited a homelessness crisis with a count of about 42,000. During her re-election campaign, she described the situation as a 'hot mess' and 'out of control,' and homelessness remains unresolved despite recent announcements from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.

The 2028 LA Olympics may displace hundreds of unhoused people near venues due to security perimeters, but no relocation plan or funding exists. Los Angeles has 49,002 unsheltered people countywide, with 1,600 in areas projected to be impacted. Officials lack a coordinated authority to address the issue.

LA Metro reported a 57% reduction in homelessness on its transit system since 2024, with two consecutive years of progress. The 2026 Homeless Count data from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority showed a 31% decrease in homelessness on the transit system.

Los Angeles' regional homeless count shows a 3.4% increase in overall homelessness and a 7.9% rise in street homelessness, challenging Mayor Karen Bass's reelection bid. Bass attributes the rise to federal and state funding cuts, while challenger Nithya Raman criticizes her Inside Safe program for insufficient oversight and failure to provide permanent housing.

Dozens of women and children in Los Angeles who fled domestic violence are at risk of losing shelter services after a transitional shelter's contract expired and funding has not been renewed. The number of people experiencing homelessness due to domestic or intimate partner violence in LA increased by 43% since early last year, with over 5,690 individuals affected. Jewish Family Service L.A. is covering the shelter's annual costs temporarily, but without renewed funding, the shelter may have to stop accepting new survivors.

Los Angeles homelessness increased 3.4% in 2026 according to a new count, prompting local activist John Alle to criticize Mayor Karen Bass for failing to address rising street homelessness, crime, and deteriorating conditions in neighborhoods like Little Bangladesh. Bass attributed the rise to federal and state funding cuts and economic factors, while LAHSA noted reduced permanent housing placements due to subsidy cuts.

Los Angeles real estate activist John Alle criticized Mayor Karen Bass for failing to address rising homelessness, citing increased crime and deteriorating conditions in neighborhoods like Little Bangladesh. The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority reported a 3.4% rise in homelessness citywide and a 7.9% increase in street homelessness, with Bass attributing the trend to federal and state funding cuts.

Homelessness in Los Angeles increased by 7.9% in 2026, with the central Metro region seeing a 21% rise in unsheltered individuals. The total homeless population, including shelters, reached 45,194, marking a setback for Mayor Karen Bass's homelessness reduction efforts amid her reelection campaign.

Homelessness in Los Angeles increased by 3.4% this year after two consecutive years of decline, with unsheltered individuals rising by 7.9%. Mayor Karen Bass attributed the rise to federal government service cuts, according to reports by Fox11 and the Los Angeles Times citing the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.

The 2026 Los Angeles homeless count results, to be released July 24, will show an increase in the unhoused population after two years of declines. Mayor Karen Bass attributes the rise to state funding cuts, federal policy changes, and the Trump administration’s impact on costs and safety net programs.

Los Angeles leaders missed a July 1 deadline to take control of hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars managed by the scandal-plagued Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. The delay has sparked public frustration.

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.

A federal judge ordered Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to propose an agreement by July 16 to maintain current funding amid a lawsuit over a frozen $150 million in grants. Judge David O. Carter set an August hearing to decide whether to block the funding freeze, which also prevents LAHSA from applying for an additional $241 million in federal grants.

A Los Angeles City Council committee meeting highlighted concerns over LA28's human rights strategy for the 2028 Olympics, with critics questioning how homelessness and potential displacement of unhoused individuals will be managed. The strategy, which relies on existing facilities rather than new venues, faces scrutiny over security perimeters that could displace hundreds or thousands of people, prompting calls for interagency collaboration and external funding.

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to challenge a decision to suspend federal HUD funding, citing allegations of fraud and mismanagement. The funding cutback has already affected local providers like Union Station, which lost 20% of its federal funds, impacting services for over 11,000 people in Los Angeles County.

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) sued the Trump administration after the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) suspended its funding, citing allegations of 'waste, fraud, and abuse.' LAHSA claims the suspension is a pretext to dismantle the regional Continuum of Care Program, which provides federal funding for homeless services. HUD accused LAHSA of mismanagement despite the agency handling over $1 billion in federal funds for homelessness initiatives.

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) has sued the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) after the agency suspended federal homelessness funding for the Los Angeles region. The lawsuit aims to prevent disruption of resources supporting housing and services for homeless individuals.

The Trump administration has suspended nearly $200 million in federal funds for Los Angeles' main homeless agency, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), citing alleged mismanagement and fraud. HUD accused LAHSA of failing to track motel housing exits, misusing funds, and lacking documentation, blocking the agency from federal funding until an investigation concludes.

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.

HUD has suspended federal funding for Los Angeles' lead homelessness agency, LAHSA, citing mismanagement and false certifications regarding financial controls and conflict-of-interest safeguards. The suspension could jeopardize tens of millions in annual HUD funds and follows reports of systemic accountability failures at LAHSA.

The city of Los Angeles is debating ways to increase control over funds allocated to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, which manages programs to reduce homelessness. The discussion centers on ensuring accountability for the millions of dollars provided to the agency.

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority announced plans to lay off 284 employees on April 30 due to funding cuts linked to Los Angeles County's creation of a new Department of Homeless Services and Housing. The layoffs include 216 unionized workers represented by SEIU Local 721 and 68 non-union staff.

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority announced layoffs of 284 workers due to the County of Los Angeles withdrawing funding and establishing its own homeless department. The move reflects a shift in responsibility for homeless services from the agency to county-led initiatives.