Solutions to Homelessness and Their Challenges

Challenges of Homelessness

Homelessness in Los Angeles has been recognized as a national problem. Many solutions have been presented and put into action yet the problem persists. Many of these solutions also present their own financial and political challenges. Below you can find a few of the top strategies to help reduce homelessness and the hurdles that will have to be overcome.

Federally Funded Subsidized Housing

A key reason for homelessness is due to the lack of affordable housing. Many of those who are living in the Los Angeles area find covering both rent and necessities close to impossible. Federally funded subsidized housing in the form of direct housing subsidies, public housing, rent supplements, or non-profit housing is available to a small percentage of individuals with moderate to low incomes.

Locally Subsidized Housing

Although the money is budgeted, this will be a minor alleviation to the homeless crisis. It will take several years to build these units and the scale of these efforts is not nearly enough to resolve the issue.

Creating New Shelters

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