Tenant Right to Counsel and Community Land Trust Funding
Long Beach
Summary
Advocates asked for $2.2 million in County Measure A funds for tenant right to counsel and $200,000 for the Long Beach Community Land Trust, saying current funding reaches only about 9% of unlawful detainer cases.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 13
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Advocates seek $2.2 million for tenant counsel and $200,000 for the land trust from County Measure A.
Renters facing eviction and low-income residents seeking permanently affordable housing.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council - Oct 13, 2026
The council adopted a five-year plan to spend up to $12.84 million in state Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds on affordable housing.
City Council - Aug 18, 2026
Advocates asked for $2.2 million in Measure A funds for tenant right-to-counsel (including settlement assistance) and $200,000 for the Community Land Trust. The mayor said these programs are funded on a separate Measure A cycle and the numbers can be adjusted without a budget deadline.
Budget Oversight Committee - Aug 17, 2026
Advocates asked for $2.2 million in County Measure A funds for tenant right to counsel and $200,000 for the Long Beach Community Land Trust, saying current funding reaches only about 9% of unlawful detainer cases.
Budget Oversight Committee - Aug 4, 2026
Advocates urged the committee to invest $2.2 million in the Right to Counsel eviction defense program and codify it into city law, arguing it prevents homelessness cost-effectively. Staff acknowledged the current renter aid model is not meeting community need.
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