LOS ANGELES – Councilmember Ysabel Jurado today led a public review of Measure ULA revenues, housing outcomes, and proposed exemption scenarios, convening the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) and the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to examine how potential changes to the voter-approved measure could affect affordable housing production, tenant protections, rental assistance, and homelessness prevention programs across Los Angeles.
“Measure ULA is already funding critical housing and homelessness prevention programs that Angelenos rely on, but we also have a responsibility to evaluate what is working, where concerns have been raised, and how implementation can be strengthened,” said Councilmember Jurado. “Today’s hearing was about putting data, public accountability and housing outcomes at the center of that review. My goal is to move forward deliberately, with recommendations that protect the intent of the measure while improving delivery for the communities it was designed to serve.”
LAHD reported that Measure ULA has generated more than $1.18 billion since 2023, supporting affordable housing, eviction prevention, rental assistance, and income support programs for seniors and people with disabilities. The department also found that the broadest proposed exemptions could reduce annual revenue by 35% – about $145 million per year – resulting in 350 fewer affordable housing units built, 1,500 fewer homes preserved, 1,200 fewer people receiving rental assistance, and 2,100 households losing access to eviction legal representation.
The committee also reviewed CLA analysis of research on housing production trends. While some studies link Measure ULA to reduced transactions, other analyses point to interest rates, financing constraints, and broader market conditions as the main barriers to new housing, noting continued increases in permitting and multifamily construction activity.
Jurado directed today’s review following a motion she co-introduced earlier this year with Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, calling for a comprehensive analysis of ULA revenues, housing outcomes, and the potential impacts of proposed exemptions.
As chair of the Ad Hoc Committee, Jurado continues to lead a structured public review focused on what is working, what needs improvement, and how to strengthen implementation. The Committee will continue hearings through the end of the month before forwarding recommendations to the full City Council.