The Federal Housing Subsidies Unit (FHSU) manages and administers contracts with the City and County Housing Authorities, HACLA and LACDA respectively. The contracts provide permanent supportive housing resources in the form of tenant-based certificates and vouchers. The housing subsidies make units affordable for clients who pay a limited percentage of their income for rent, with the balance paid to the owner by the Housing Authority. Clients must meet Housing and Urban Development (HUD) qualifications, including being assessed and entered into the Los Angeles Coordinated Entry System (CES).
Clients receiving services at a directly-operated or contract agency may access FHSU subsidies through their DMH provider.
Comparison of City and County Housing Subsidy Programs
(revised 01/20/26)
- HACLA Continuum of Care
- HACLA Homeless Section 8
- HACLA Tenant Based Supportive Housing
- LACDA Continuum of Care
HMIS
- LA HMIS Policies and Procedures
- HMIS Knowledge Base
- MH 677 CES/HMIS Authorization for Use/Disclosure of PHI for CES Participants (revised 07/20/21)
- HMIS Privacy Notice
CES Surveys
- CES Survey for Individuals Packet
- CES Survey for Families (VI-F-SPDAT)
- CES Survey for Youth (Next Step Tool) (revised 03/01/2018)
Additional Resources
- Los Angeles County Housing Resource Center
- LACOE – Resources for Students Experiencing Homelessness
- LAUSD – Homeless Education Program Brochure