Housing & Homelessness

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Appeals court clears LAHSA to seek federal funds, rejecting Trump admin effort to sideline agency

The court decision Thursday is the latest in an ongoing fight over whether the L.A. region’s lead homeless services agency can access and direct federal dollars.

A new California law forces one community to try something different over homelessness

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At a talent show on Los Angeles’ Skid Row, the performers are all part of the homeless community

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How do you get a housing permit in California? He can hook you up, for a fee

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LA providers say federal funding delays ‘wreaking havoc’ in homeless services system

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LA’s New Mayor Orders City To Speed Up Approval Of Affordable Housing

Mayor Karen Bass is telling city staff to dramatically shorten approval timelines for affordable housing. Here’s her plan to cut red tape.
LA’s New Mayor Promises To Speed Up Homeless Housing Through ‘Master Leasing.’ Here’s What That Means

Bass says L.A. will be “master leasing” buildings across the city. Experts say the approach could move people indoors faster, but won’t be a panacea.
For LA’s Section 8 Lottery Winners, Vouchers Could Still Be 10 Years Away. Here’s Where To Turn For Help

If you’re facing a rent increase, eviction or need help affording rent in L.A. check out this list of resources.
LA Has Rules For Airbnb And Vrbo Listings — But Are They Enforced?

A new report suggests L.A. rarely enforces a local law for listings on websites such as Airbnb and Vrbo. Is there a better way?
Nearly Half Of LA’s Airbnb, Vrbo Listings May Be Breaking The Law

The city’s law regulating vacation rentals is more than three years old, but a new study suggests violations are rampant.
As Winter Arrives, Orange County Still Has No One To Run Its Cold Weather Shelter

The county's other shelters are mostly full and have criteria that exclude some unhoused people.
After 223,000 Applications, 30,000 Lottery Winners Join LA’s Section 8 Waitlist

The rental assistance program provides federal subsidies for low-income tenants. But the demand for the vouchers continues to outpace their availability.
Following Accuracy Concerns, LA’s City Council Advances Plan To Audit Homeless Count

Council members have questioned the accuracy of the region’s homeless count. Now, big changes could be coming for an annual survey that guides funding and policy decisions.
About-Face: Why Newsom Relented, Released $1 Billion Despite Lackluster Local Homeless Plans

The governor threw communities into disarray two weeks ago by withholding $1 billion in homelessness funding for plans he saw as unambitious.
Judge Tells LA County To Come Up With Better Settlement In Homelessness Case

Negotiations to resolve a long-running federal lawsuit over L.A.’s homelessness failures will continue after Judge David Carter says proposed settlement falls short.
Pressure Mounts To Extend COVID Eviction Protections, But So Far, LA Council Doesn’t Budge

Tenant groups say an earlier vote to phase out L.A.’s pandemic eviction protections is tainted by anti-renter sentiments that came to light in leaked tape.
In Just 2 Weeks, 223K Applied For Section 8 Housing In Los Angeles

The need for affordable housing in L.A. continues to far exceed the number of vouchers available to low-income renters.

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