Measure A renter assistance and homelessness prevention funding
Long Beach
Summary
The city's new Renter Aid program drew 2,200 eligible applicants but can serve only about 250 people this year with roughly $2.5 million in assistance, forcing prioritization by urgency of need.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $2.5 million available against demand from 2,200 eligible applicants.
About 250 rent-burdened households at risk of eviction will receive aid.
Roughly 1,950 eligible applicants who will not receive assistance this cycle.
Mentions & discussions (5)
The Long Beach Community Investment Company - Aug 19, 2026
LA County's permanent half-cent sales tax is funding renter aid (up to $9,000 per household), eviction defense, and a new youth homelessness prevention program in Long Beach. Demand is huge — nearly 5,000 applications for roughly 200-250 slots — so prioritization goes to seniors 55+ and those at immediate risk.
City Council - Jun 16, 2026
The council accepted nearly $9 million in second-year LA County Measure A funding for homeless services, keeping the continuum of care and local solutions programs running through 2031.
Homeless Services Advisory Committee - Jun 3, 2026
The city's new Renter Aid program drew 2,200 eligible applicants but can serve only about 250 people this year with roughly $2.5 million in assistance, forcing prioritization by urgency of need.
City Council - May 19, 2026
Year two of LA County's regional housing agency money: $5.3M for 60 new affordable units, $4.6M for renter aid and free eviction legal help for 600 households, and youth homelessness prevention for 50 young people.
City Council - Apr 21, 2026
The council approved $743,703 for a one-year LA County contract to help residents at risk of becoming homeless stay housed.
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