Los Angeles Homelessness Crisis Continues Despite Increased Efforts

Mayor Karen Bass' initiatives see some success, but rising evictions and end of COVID-19 aid contribute to ongoing increase in homelessness.

In her first year in office, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass moved over 21,000 homeless people into temporary shelters, a 28% increase from the prior year.
Despite these efforts, homelessness rates continue to rise due to evictions and the end of COVID-19 aid for low-income households.
A study revealed a continuing increase in homelessness nationally, with California being home to nearly 30% of the country's homeless population.
The city faces difficulties in efficiently tracking and managing the homeless population, contributing to the ongoing crisis.
Out of nearly 2,000 people who received temporary shelter through Bass’ signature program Inside Safe, only 255 landed in permanent housing this year.