Homelessness Increases Again in Los Angeles Despite Efforts to Provide Housing

The number of homeless individuals in Los Angeles County rose 9% to over 75,000 people according to the latest annual count.
Homelessness also increased 10% within the city of Los Angeles itself to over 46,000 homeless residents on a given night according to the point-in-time count.
City and county leaders have dedicated millions of dollars to addressing homelessness but have failed to reduce the numbers of people living on the streets so far.
A lack of affordable housing and economic hardship driving loss of housing are considered the primary drivers of the worsening homelessness crisis.
The city and county are responding urgently by working to provide housing and services for homeless individuals, especially those with mental illness or substance abuse disorders.