What LA County’s Homeless Funding Cuts Mean for CRE
Los Angeles County has approved significant cuts to homeless services as it works to close a major budget deficit, reducing funding for outreach, temporary housing, and encampment response programs.
These decisions matter for BOMA/GLA members because changes in how homelessness is addressed at the county level directly affect conditions around commercial properties, public safety, and coordination with local agencies.
What You Need to Know
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved an $843 million budget for the new Department of Homeless Services and Housing, cutting nearly $200 million from previously planned homeless services spending.
The reductions stem from a projected $303 million deficit, driven in part by lower-than-expected revenue from Measure A, the voter-approved sales tax funding homelessness programs.
The budget decision comes amid heightened scrutiny following audits revealing billions in untracked homelessness spending at the city, county, and state levels.
How It Impacts You
For commercial property owners, managers, and service providers, reduced funding for outreach and temporary housing programs may mean fewer resources available to address encampments and related activity near commercial buildings.
As the County recalibrates its homelessness strategy, coordination gaps between local governments and service providers could create operational challenges for properties managing safety, access, and tenant concerns.
BOMA/GLA will continue tracking how these funding changes translate on the ground and advocate for accountable, effective solutions.
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