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Due to federal budget cuts in the Section 8 program, the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) has halted the processing of housing applications for 3,300 families, the agency said.
The Section 8 program combats homelessness and overpopulation while maintaining rental housing affordability.
Although there are still financial difficulties surrounding the decision, HACLA stated that it is still dedicated to preventing the displacement of current voucher holders and families receiving housing assistance.
It is impossible to exaggerate the effects of these budget deficits on the economy and people. In the absence of further funding, housing instability in Los Angeles may worsen, impacting thousands of families, property owners, and the community at large, according to a news release.
On behalf of the program participants, the agency reports that rental payments to private property owners and developers generate close to $800 million for the local economy.
HACLA cautions that more than 13,000 property owners who depend on these subsidies to keep stable housing for renters may be impacted by budget uncertainty.
The federal government provides funding for the local authority, which told the L.A. Times that it does not anticipate Congress would allocate enough money this year to sustain operations.
Given that housing stability is essential to the welfare of families and communities, HACLA is still actively looking for financial solutions with compassion and urgency to lessen the impact.
Additionally, it builds on the gains our region has made in lowering homelessness and housing insecurity.
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