The Los Angeles Continuum of Care General Membership selected the Los Angeles County Department of Homeless Services and Housing to assume four regional administrative roles in the county’s homelessness response, the county said.
The county listed the four roles as Collaborative Applicant; Homeless Management Information System lead; Coordinated Entry System management entity; and Point-in-Time Count administrator. The county said each role carries defined responsibilities, including leading the annual HUD application, maintaining HMIS availability and data quality, operating the CES assessment and referral process, and planning and reporting the PIT and Housing Inventory Count.
The selection followed an August 2026 court order by Federal District Judge David O. Carter directing the LA CoC to solicit and evaluate applicants, and the CoC conducted a competitive process to choose who was best positioned to carry out the functions, the county said.
Sarah Mahin, director of the county’s Department of Homeless Services and Housing, said, "We recognize the tremendous responsibility that comes with being entrusted with these roles." She added, "Behind every grant and placement are real people, someone seeking a safe place to live, stability and an opportunity to move forward."
The county said HSH will work with the City of Los Angeles, the LA CoC Board and regional partners to prioritize continuity of operations, minimize workforce disruptions and safeguard public resources during the transition.
The LA CoC covers most of Los Angeles County and coordinates homelessness work among local governments, service providers and people with lived experience; the county said it will now administer these functions for all 88 cities and more than 100 unincorporated communities in the CoC.
County leaders framed the move as a chance to improve coordination and accountability; Supervisors , , , and each issued statements urging measurable progress and regional collaboration.
The county said the designations are subject to the applicable transition plan tied to ongoing court proceedings and any requirements from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The county also said it will share timelines and community engagement opportunities as the transition proceeds.
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