LOS ANGELES – Following a major decrease last year, veteran homelessness in Los Angeles County rose 2% in 2025.
Authorities noted that last year’s drop of just over 20% was largely due to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs permanently housing nearly 2,000 individuals.
The VA, Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), and the Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs released the new data in October, drawing on information from the 2025 Homeless Count and a By-Name List of veterans experiencing homelessness in the region…