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Sales tax bump in LA County starts Tuesday for homeless prevention measures

Measure A, a revamped anti-homelessness funding measure approved by Los Angeles County voters in November, is set to take effect on Tuesday, April 1, increasing the county's sales tax by a quarter-cent.
The approval of Measure A, also known as the Affordable Housing, Homelessness Solutions and Prevention Now measure, replaces the quarter-cent Measure H sales tax from 2017 and aims to maintain programs and generate more revenue to address the homelessness crisis.
Measure A allocates approximately 60% of its revenue to homelessness services, 15% to cities based on the annual point-in-time count, and 35.75% to the L.A. County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency, mandating regular oversight and reporting to achieve goals like increasing permanent housing and preventing homelessness.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a homeless funding plan last week, allocating $656 million from Measure A, $209 million in unspent Measure H funding, and $42.6 million in state grants.
The Los Angeles City Council and the Board of Supervisors have taken steps to limit LAHSA's power over funding, with reports alleging the agency misused or mismanaged funds, while LAHSA anticipates a 5% to 10% decrease in unsheltered homelessness following last year's 10.7% decrease in the city of Los Angeles.

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A new quarter-percent sales tax, ostensibly to raise funds for the homeless, went into effect in L.A. following a referendum in November.

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Two Southern California cities now boast the highest sales tax rates in the entire country, thanks to their own voters’ decision-making. “Palmdale and Lancaster, located in northern Los Angeles County, raised their rates to 11.25% from 10.25% following voter approval of a 0.75% hike in both cities last year,” according to Bloomberg. “The new rates also include a quarter-cent boost OK’d by county voters in November for homelessness programs.” “Wi…

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LA County raises $1B sales tax for homelessness, city loses track of $2.3B

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L.A. County's Sales Tax Increases Today

YouTube @ FOX 11 Los Angeles Today, Los Angeles County’s sales tax rate goes up by a quarter of a percent. The new sales tax rate will be 9.75%. It comes after voters approved Measure A last November. The measure gives the county more funding for addressing issues related to homelessness. The cities of Palmdale and Lancaster will see their sales tax rates go up a full percentage point to 11.25%. That is the highest sales tax rate in L.A. County.…

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Millions of shoppers forced to pay new fee and they're not happy about reason

[/boxout] The agency is a program created in 2023 to oversee solutions to the homelessness crisis in the state. However, not all residents are excited about the new plan. Some lawmakers have even pushed back on the increased costs. Palmdale City Councilmember Andrea Alarcón told NBC affiliate KNBC she was the only elected official in her region who was against the tax hike. “This will disincentivize local buying, hurt local and small businesses,…

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