Summary
The governor has twice proposed zeroing out homelessness funding; advocates secured $500 million for round seven and $500 million is in the January budget, with a push for $1 billion and a possible $10 billion bond.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Feb 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Directly affects homelessness services funding Long Beach receives from the state.
Residents experiencing homelessness and the programs that serve them.
No new projects can be created this cycle, so any hoped-for new programs must wait for the 2026 competition.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Intergovernmental Affairs Committee - Feb 10, 2026
The governor has twice proposed zeroing out homelessness funding; advocates secured $500 million for round seven and $500 million is in the January budget, with a push for $1 billion and a possible $10 billion bond.
Long Beach Continuum of Care - Special Meeting - Feb 3, 2026
HUD's new funding rules are tied up in court, and without action every local homelessness program's funding would expire around July 2026. The board chose to lock in renewals through 2027 to buy time and protect housing and services for people experiencing homelessness.
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