Motel voucher shortage and homelessness enforcement data
Pasadena
Summary
The point-in-time count was received and filed but referred to the Homeless and Housing Planning Committee. A housing advocate reported over 300 unsheltered residents, fully subscribed motel vouchers, and asked for monthly public dashboards and more funding.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
More motel voucher funding is needed; staff said current slots are fully subscribed.
Unsheltered residents if voucher capacity and transparency improve.
Unsheltered residents who cannot access shelter due to limited vouchers.
Mentions & discussions (5)
City Council Meeting: (Audio Description) - Oct 13, 2026
A resident said the city has run out of motel vouchers without notifying council as promised, and asked for data on how police handle homelessness-related enforcement.
City Council Meeting: - Jun 22, 2026
The point-in-time count was received and filed but referred to the Homeless and Housing Planning Committee. A housing advocate reported over 300 unsheltered residents, fully subscribed motel vouchers, and asked for monthly public dashboards and more funding.
City Council Meeting: (Audio Description) - Jun 22, 2026
The homeless count was received and filed and sent to the housing committee. A advocate reported over 300 unsheltered residents, an undercount concern, and fully subscribed motel vouchers, urging the council to fund more.
City Council Meeting: (Audio Description) - Jun 15, 2026
Cole revealed the city has run out of motel vouchers for people on the street, and Jones pressed for more sites in the encampment resolution fund. Staff said a full motel program would cost roughly $10 million a year and promised a system rebalancing review.
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