Los Angeles Housing Authority Halts Section 8 Applications Amid Funding Uncertainty
- Author: Bobby Kub
- Posted: 2025-03-11
The program, which serves very low-income households, people with disabilities, and elderly citizens, is facing a pause due to cuts in federal funding.
With a budget of nearly $800 million, the program relies heavily on federal funds to subsidize the rent of enrolled families by paying it directly to landlords.
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However, due to current financial uncertainties and the impending expiration of these funds by March 14, the application and processing of vouchers have been put on hold indefinitely.
This move affects over 13,000 property owners in Los Angeles who participate in the program. The suspension was described as a difficult decision, made after exploring all other alternatives.
The Housing Authority has committed to provide continuous support to those who are already benefiting from the program. But, they have warned that without additional funding, the city could see a rise in housing instability.
This funding crisis is mainly due to broader federal budget cuts, including threats of cuts by the Trump Administration to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which supports housing programs across the country.
Unless Congress acts to restore funding, the Housing Authority may be forced to make even tougher choices, such as withdrawing support from currently housed families, a move they aim to avoid.
One program not affected by these changes is the Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH), which will continue to help unhoused veterans.
As the situation continues, the Housing Authority is exploring other solutions to maintain aid to residents under Section 8, emphasizing that their priority is not to end housing assistance for families and property owners already receiving help.
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