Homelessness has declined in L.A. County. Funding cuts threaten that progress.

"Unsheltered homelessness has declined by 14% over two years in L.A. County, but recent and future budget cuts could threaten that progress. Amid a slowing economy, the county and state have cut funding for some homeless services, which providers now say is backing up the system and making it difficult to house people. More budget cuts, including from the federal government, are expected in the future."

"There's a long way to go, but the Los Angeles area appears to be making progress in its fight against homelessness. In the city, data show homeless people are moving into new permanent supportive housing faster. Countywide, there were 14% fewer people living on the streets than two years earlier, according to the 2025 count. Future progress could be much tougher, due in large part to a slowing economy that is reducing funding for homeless-services and programs."

Unsheltered homelessness declined 14% in L.A. County over two years, with city data showing faster moves into permanent supportive housing. County and state funding for some homeless services has been cut amid a slowing economy, and providers report those cuts are backing up the system and making it harder to house people. More budget reductions, including anticipated federal cuts, are expected. Voters approved Measure A, a half-cent sales-tax increase, but much of the revenue is earmarked for affordable housing development, leaving core services funding largely unchanged and limiting support for job training, outreach and landlord incentives.

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