LA County cuts nearly $200 million in homeless services to narrow budget deficit

Published February 4, 2026 12:13pm ET



The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday moved to slash millions allocated to homeless services, as officials seek to resolve a massive budget deficit. 

The board unanimously approved an $843 million spending plan for fiscal 2026-2027 for the county’s new Department of Homeless Services and Housing, cutting spending on such initiatives by nearly $200 million. 

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