City report tracks $1 billion homelessness budget, 37 percent spent through March

Through March 31, 2026, the city had spent or committed $368.9 million of its $1 billion adjusted homelessness budget.

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A city report breaks down where Los Angeles homelessness money comes from and how much has been used, showing $368,945,187 spent or committed of a $1,005,038,971 adjusted budget through March 31, 2026. The City Administrative Officer and Chief Legislative Analyst prepared it with the Housing Department and LAHSA, and say future reports will cover year-end balances and Inside Safe metrics.

What happens next

Future reports will cover final FY 2025-26 expenditures, unspent funds, and Inside Safe metrics.

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