LA County Launches Veteran Housing Navigation Program
Los Angeles County has introduced the Veteran Housing Navigation Program, a new initiative designed to speed up the process of placing homeless and justice-involved veterans into permanent housing. The program places housing navigator teams in each of the county’s five supervisorial districts. These teams help veterans actively search for housing, compile required documentation, work with landlords, apply for rental units, and connect veterans to supportive services such as health care, employment support, and veterans benefits. The effort is intended to close existing gaps in the housing placement system by improving coordination among county agencies, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, housing providers, and nonprofit organizations. The program operates within the county’s multi-agency “One Team” framework, which prioritizes housing placements based on need and coordinated case management. Veterans seeking help can call designated hotlines during business or after-hours to access assistance.
Extra Support Helps Veterans Stay Healthier in Housing — But Funding Is Uncertain
A San Francisco-area housing program that provides extra supports — such as enhanced staff time, social activities, and access to cultural outings — appears to help veterans stay healthier and remain housed longer than traditional models. Seniors and other vulnerable veterans participating in the program have benefitted from the additional engagement and resources, which target both their physical and emotional well-being. However, the long-term stability of funding for these enhanced support services is uncertain. Because the program’s budget depends on local and federal allocations — and might be affected by broader political and budget changes — there is concern that the extra supports could be reduced or eliminated if future funding does not materialize.
Tunnel to Towers Foundation Expands Veterans Villages Nationwide
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is rapidly expanding its network of Veterans Villages, designed to provide affordable, supportive housing for homeless veterans across the United States. As of late 2025, the foundation has broken ground on new Villages in cities including Denver, Buffalo, Detroit, and North Charleston, with plans to create over 400 housing units from these four projects alone. These expansions are part of a larger initiative that aims to have Veterans Villages in more than a dozen cities by 2026.
Originally launched in 2023, the foundation’s Homeless Veteran Program has already provided housing assistance to thousands of veterans, with operations in places such as Houston, Riverside, West Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Mableton, Georgia. Each Veterans Village involves renovating existing properties — often former hotels — into permanently supportive housing with on-site services such as case management, health care access, and employment help. The West Los Angeles site is especially ambitious, with plans for a campus that will eventually include thousands of units. The foundation works with partner organizations and draws on donations and corporate support to fund the rapid expansion.
Sources
New Program Speeds Housing Placements for Homeless Veterans in LA, Palisades News — January 2, 2026.
Veterans Stay Healthy Longer in Housing With Extra Supports. But the Money Could Dry Up., San Francisco Public Press — January 6, 2026.
Tunnel to Towers Expands Veterans Villages to More Than a Dozen Cities, Military.com — December 31, 2025.