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2-09-2023 4:31pm
Details of LA BOS $607million 2023-2024 Budget for Homeless Emergency
Lorraine Mabbett
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A recent allocation of $609.7 million "for homeless emergency" by the LA County Board of Supervisors for 2023-2024 was described as funded by Measure H & state Homeless Housing, Assistance & Prevention (HHAP) grants.
The Homeless Initiative provides quarterly reports to the Board of Supervisors, providing updates on the implementation of its strategies, and highlighting the impact of Measure H. The next QR will be provided by February 28, 2023.
- Measure H is the landmark ¼-cent sales tax approved by 69.34% of Los Angeles County voters in March 2017, the first revenue stream dedicated to preventing and addressing homelessness countywide.
- It is projected to raise $355 million annually for 10 years, or a total of $3.5 billion, to implement the County’s Homeless Initiative strategies. It is set expire in 2027, unless renewed by voters
In the five years since Measure H was enacted, the County’s commitment to addressing the homelessness crisis has resulted in more than 85,000 people finding permanent housing and nearly 115,000 placements in interim shelter. Quote source: LABOS Press Release
- HHAP Round 1 is a $650 million grant that provides local jurisdictions with funds to support regional coordination and expand or develop local capacity to address their immediate homelessness challenges.
- A PDF chart indicates Los Angeles is supposed to receive $248.2 million of the $650 million grant:
- $66,271,041.04 - Continuum of care
- $117,562,500.00 - Los Angeles City
- $64,319,071.00 - Los Angeles County
- HHAP Round 2 is a $300 million grant.....
- HHAP Round 3 is a $1 billion grant ....
Related article: Terminology: Homeless or no fixed abode | San Fernando Valley News Portal
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