Motion seeks plan to preserve downtown single room occupancy housing

Councilmember Ysabel Jurado asks the Housing Department to report in 120 days on stabilizing residential hotel units in Downtown LA.

City Council· posted Oct 7Motion

Residents of single room occupancy units in Downtown Los Angeles could see a city plan to keep their buildings open and affordable as owners face rising insurance and maintenance costs. Councilmember Ysabel Jurado asks the Los Angeles Housing Department to report back within 120 days.

What happens next

LAHD to report back within 120 days, including on the feasibility of a sole-source consultant contract

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Official portrait of Ysabel Jurado
Ysabel Jurado

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