As COVID-19 continues to impact L.A. County, officials Tuesday unveiled an $800-million redesigned plan to reinforce housing measures for vulnerable Angelenos experiencing homelessness.
“The three-year program proposed by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) would employ a combination of bridge housing, rental subsidies and rehousing services, all leading to permanent placements for 15,000 people who are considered most vulnerable to COVID-19 because of their age or health conditions.”
The plan outlines $600 million of new funding, on top of $200 million from existing homeless programs. Monetary sources for the new proposed plan are currently unavailable as Measure H funding is taking a critical hit due to COVID-19.
“Other elements of the plan include a 50 percent increase in LAHSA’s prevention program, beefed-up tenant protections and efforts to more quickly fill vacancies in existing supportive housing, which sometimes remains empty for months after tenants leave.”