Councilwoman Traci Park Calls for Long Overdue RV Rehousing Pilot Program in 11th District

LOS ANGELES  – Councilwoman Traci Park of the 11th District introduced a motion on Wednesday to tackle the ongoing challenge of individuals living in recreational vehicles (RVs) within the District. The motion calls for an investment of $500,000 towards a RV Rehousing Pilot Program, targeted to provide extensive support services and pathways to permanent housing.

 

“Crisis demands action,” said Councilwoman Park. “Our community is grappling with an alarming increase in individuals living in RVs and the RV Rehousing Pilot Program is not just about responding to a crisis, but also about safeguarding public health, environmental wellness, and community safety. We are responsible for ensuring that everyone, including our most vulnerable populations, has access to safe and secure housing.”

 

The RV Rehousing Pilot Program aims to respond to the escalating crisis by offering motel vouchers, interim housing, housing navigation services, RV-specific services, supportive services, and permanent supportive housing options.

 

This initiative comes in the wake of a recent incident where a mother and her children narrowly escaped an RV fire in Venice, highlighting the urgent need for action, as well as a similar pilot program in Council District 7 that resulted in a meaningful reduction in RVs.

 

The most recent 2022 Point-In-Time Count from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority highlighted that nearly 6,500 people are experiencing homelessness in 4,000 RVs across Los Angeles. This represents a 40% increase since 2018, comprising 22% of the city’s total unsheltered homeless population.