Active clients in the Permanent Supportive Housing

The Homeless Incentive Program (B4) helps homeless individuals and families who have federal housing subsidies to secure permanent supportive housing by providing incentives to landlords to accept tenants’ federal subsidies and offering tenants assistance with deposits and move-in costs.

This supports homeless strategy E8

The First Responder Training Program (E4) trains first responders, such as law enforcement, fire departments, and paramedics, throughout Los Angeles County, in best practices for engaging with people experiencing homelessness and working collaboratively with homeless service providers.

The Permanent Supportive Housing Program (D7) provides individuals and families experiencing long-term homelessness with supportive housing by funding high quality tenant services and, when needed, local rental subsidies.

The Jail In Reach Program (D2) provides outreach and supportive services to homeless inmates, assisting them to secure housing and accessing benefits upon their release.

Countywide Benefits Entitlement Services Teams (C4, C5, and C6) assist eligible homeless individuals with their applications for federal benefits, such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Veterans Benefits, with an ultimate goal of increasing their income.

The Interim/Bridge Housing Program for Those Exiting Institutions (B7) increases the stock of temporary housing for people being discharged from institutions such as jails, mental health facilities, or foster care, with an ultimate goal of securing permanent housing for participants.

The Homeless Incentive Program (B4) helps homeless individuals and families who have federal housing subsidies to secure permanent supportive housing by providing incentives to landlords to accept tenants’ federal subsidies and offering tenants assistance with deposits and move-in costs.

The Rapid Re-Housing Program (B3) provides individuals and families experiencing homelessness with time-limited rental subsidies and supportive services, enabling them to quickly secure housing and assisting them to pay their rent until they are able to increase their income and cover the costs on their own.