Los Angeles–Mayor Karen Bass announced on July 21 that the City of Los Angeles successfully secured funding in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 state budget to cover security improvements and renovations at housing sites across the city.
The Mayor’s Office coordinated with City Council Offices and the Los Angeles delegation of the California State Legislature to identify projects that needed targeted funding solutions to bring more people inside who are currently living on the streets in tents and encampments.
Mayor Bass announced this strategic funding alongside state and local leaders and community partners at the Travelodge Motel in Chatsworth, which provides life-saving interim housing for Angelenos and is one of the sites to receive funding through the state budget.
“This year’s budget reflects our commitment to confronting the number one crisis our city is facing,” said Mayor Karen Bass. “I want to thank Assemblywoman Schiavo, Assemblymember Gabriel, Assemblymember Carrillo, Senator Menjivar and Senator Stern for working together with us to secure critical funds that will be used to make repairs and open more rooms in order to bring more Angelenos inside. I commend the Assembly, Senate and Governor Newsom for passing a budget that continues to strategically fund homelessness solutions in Los Angeles.”
The Mayor, Councilmembers and State Legislators secured funding for the following interim housing sites:
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Travelodge/Devonshire Lodge: The Devonshire Lodge is a former motel acquired through the State’s Homekey program for use as interim housing and conversion to permanent supportive housing. The site is located in Chatsworth and has 75 units. Senator Stern secured $210,000 and Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo secured $200,000 for the City to fund safety improvements at the motel.
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Huntington Villas: Huntington Villas is a former motel which the City acquired in 2020 for utilization as interim housing and conversion to permanent supportive housing. The site has 52 units and is located near El Sereno. Assemblymember Carrillo secured $500,000 for the City to fund renovations and security improvements to provide interim housing. This includes accessibility upgrades, Fire Life Safety system upgrades, and installation of security fencing.
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The Sieroty/Howard Johnson: The Sieroty is a former motel acquired through the State’s Homekey program for use as interim housing and conversion to permanent supportive housing. The site is located in Reseda and has 75 units of interim housing. Senator Menjivar secured $500,000 and Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel secured $300,000 in funding for the City to help ensure 100% occupancy for interim housing. This includes accessibility upgrades, Fire Life Safety system upgrades, electrical upgrades, and other necessary renovation.
