LA Approves $360M in Measure ULA Funds for 4,000 Affordable Housing Units

The investment targets 80 projects citywide, with the largest portion directed toward District 14, covering downtown and northeast Los Angeles.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 8:58pm

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A serene, realistic painting of a multi-story affordable housing complex in warm, muted tones, capturing the quiet contemplation and nostalgia of the urban landscape.The approval of Measure ULA funds represents a significant investment in addressing Los Angeles' affordable housing crisis, though the tax's long-term future remains uncertain.Los Angeles Today

The Los Angeles City Council committee has approved $360 million in Measure ULA tax revenue to fund over 4,000 affordable housing units across 80 projects citywide. The largest portion of the investment is directed toward District 14, covering downtown and northeast Los Angeles. However, the tax faces ongoing legal challenges and a potential November ballot measure seeking to overhaul or repeal its rules.

Why it matters

Measure ULA, the voter-approved "mansion tax" on real estate sales exceeding $5.3 million, is intended to curb homelessness through real estate levies. This funding milestone represents a significant step toward addressing Los Angeles' housing crisis, but the measure's long-term future remains uncertain due to legal challenges and potential ballot initiatives.

The details

The Ad Hoc Committee on Measure United to House LA unanimously recommended the allocation of $360 million to support 80 housing projects, which is projected to create or preserve more than 4,000 units. Council District 14, represented by Committee Chair Ysabel Jurado, is slated to receive the bulk of the investment, with 1,700 units planned across 25 projects. Additionally, $14 million has been carved out for the Emergency Income Support Program, offering up to $19,000 in aid to vulnerable low-income renters.

  • The Ad Hoc Committee on Measure United to House LA unanimously recommended the allocation of $360 million on April 18, 2026.
  • The funding recommendation now moves to the full City Council for a final vote.
  • The ULA Emergency Income Support Program applications must be submitted by the April 30, 2026 deadline.

The players

Ysabel Jurado

Chairwoman of the Los Angeles City Council's Ad Hoc Committee on Measure United to House LA and representative of Council District 14.

Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association

A group that has argued the Measure ULA tax overreaches and recently filed signatures for a statewide ballot measure to overturn similar tax structures.

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What’s next

The funding recommendation now moves to the full City Council for a final vote. Meanwhile, city officials are weighing a housing department report that suggests altering ULA rules to protect other funding sources. Any significant changes to the measure's structure are expected to appear on the November ballot for voter approval.

The takeaway

The approval of $360 million in Measure ULA funds for affordable housing represents a significant step in addressing Los Angeles' housing crisis, but the long-term future of the tax remains uncertain due to ongoing legal challenges and potential ballot initiatives seeking to overhaul or repeal the measure.