The Los Angeles City Council has approved the creation of a new Special Fund to receive and manage Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Round Five (HHAP-5) funds awarded to the city by the State of California. This decision follows the adoption of an amended motion (24A) by Councilmembers Raman and Blumenfield and authorizes the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to establish necessary fund structures, create specific budget accounts, and allocate HHAP-5 funding across various city departments and homelessness-related programs. The newly created special fund ensures transparent tracking, disbursement, and reporting of state-granted resources aimed at reducing homelessness through prevention, housing, and supportive services. HHAP-5 funding is expected to support a wide range of interventions including interim and permanent housing development, crisis response systems, street outreach teams, and wraparound services. This council action aligns with the city’s broader homelessness response strategy and supports the implementation of the City's multi-departmental homelessness goals in compliance with state-mandated performance outcomes. The motion was adopted with overwhelming support from councilmembers and reflects Los Angeles’ ongoing commitment to structural reform, inter-agency coordination, and enhanced accountability in homelessness spending.
This decision enables the City of Los Angeles to responsibly manage and deploy state HHAP-5 funding toward scalable, evidence-based housing and service solutions for unhoused residents. By creating a dedicated fund structure, the city ensures timely implementation, compliance with grant requirements, and transparent reporting—key pillars in addressing the ongoing homelessness crisis.