Homelessness in L.A. County jumps 23% as need far outpaces available housing, new count shows


Los Angeles County’s homeless population has soared 23% over last year despite increasing success in the placement of people in housing, according to a report released Wednesday.

The sharp rise in the latest count, to nearly 58,000, suggested that the pathway into homelessness continues to outpace intensifying efforts that — through rent subsidies, new construction, outreach and support services — got more than 14,000 people permanently off the streets last year.

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