California Announces 5th Round of Homelessness Funding

Governor Gavin Newsom announced $827 million in grants to combat homelessness across California, with Los Angeles receiving over $380 million and the Bay Area nearly $170 million. This funding aims to support permanent housing, shelter sites, and related services, and comes with increased accountability measures requiring local governments to report expenditures and outcomes monthly. These initiatives are part of the state’s Homeless Housing and Assistance Prevention program, which has invested $40 billion in housing and $27 billion to combat homelessness. This marks the fifth round of funding, bringing the total to over $3 billion awarded to communities statewide. Mayor Karen Bass and other officials highlighted the importance of state and local partnerships in addressing the crisis, which affects over 75,000 people in Los Angeles County alone.