The City of Baldwin Park continues to make progress in the fight against homelessness. The unhoused population in the City declined by 2.3% between 2025 and 2026, according to data released by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) on July 24.
The 2026 Point-in-Time Count recorded 119 unhoused individuals in Baldwin Park and 48 improvised dwellings, a 2.3% overall decrease. This reduction outpaced the 1.2% increase in homelessness recorded across Los Angeles County. The 2026 count reflects an approximately 80% reduction in Baldwin Park’s homeless population compared to 2020.
“We are proud of this continued decline in homelessness in Baldwin Park thanks to our full-service care for unhoused individuals throughout the region,” said Baldwin Park Mayor Daniel Damian. “This progress would not be possible without our dedicated City staff and partners who aid our award-winning Homeless Reduction Initiatives. We remain committed to helping every resident achieve safe and private housing by supporting those in need with physical, financial and social support services.”
The Baldwin Park City Council has consistently worked to strengthen the social safety net for residents through strategic policy decisions and investments. These efforts include housing-first solutions, strategic partnerships and wraparound support services. Key projects include:
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Esperanza Villa (2021): The first tiny home village in the San Gabriel Valley, providing 25 non-congregate shelter beds. To date, the program has provided over 130,000 meals and successfully transitioned 78+ individuals into permanent housing.
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Serenity Homes (2022): A 16-unit bridge housing project for families with children experiencing homelessness.
Both sites are operated in partnership with City Net, whose teams deliver 24/7 site operations, housing navigation, security, and wraparound services. Services include case management, meals, transportation, job placement and health connections to ensure a path to long-term stability. The City also provides compassionate outreach in tandem with the Baldwin Park Police Department’s community relations team.
“Through our innovative programs and facilities, Baldwin Park helps hundreds of families and individuals experiencing homelessness every year achieve long-term housing,” added Damian. “These regional models not only provide safety and support for our most vulnerable residents as they reintegrate into the community but also demonstrate how cities can partner with local organizations to come alongside families and individuals in need.”
Additionally, the Baldwin Park City Council has worked extensively to strengthen strategic regional partnerships aimed at serving the unhoused and those at high risk of homelessness. The City directed federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless, Domestic Violence Advocate and Church of the Redeemer Food Bank and provided American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to Oath for Country Foundation. These organizations provide vital services to homeless individuals in Baldwin Park. The City, in cooperation with San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity, developed a program to acquire and rehabilitate housing in Baldwin Park, using HOME Investment Partnership Program funding.
As part of the Mid-Valley Collaborative on Homelessness, Baldwin Park, along with the cities of South El Monte and El Monte, developed a five-year homeless plan to coordinate local efforts to address homelessness. This plan enabled Baldwin Park and its neighboring cities to access funding and participate in activities aimed at preventing homelessness while expanding access to workforce development programs and exploring opportunities to increase the number of affordable and supportive housing units. The cities received funding through the Los Angeles County Measure H Homeless Implementation Plan and increased the supply of interim and permanent housing for people experiencing homelessness.
To create systematic change, Baldwin Park invested in action plans that tackled barriers to affordable housing development. Through policies designed to overcome obstacles related to zoning, property acquisition and other areas, Baldwin Park charted a course to create more affordable housing in its mission to end homelessness in the City. As Baldwin Park continues to make strides in addressing homelessness, the City remains committed to establishing a community where every resident has access to safe and stable housing.
“Baldwin Park is proud to be leading the way in long-term solutions for homelessness in Los Angeles County and beyond,” concluded Damian. “We will continue to integrate innovative solutions into our community to ensure that every resident has a place to call home.”
The City extends its heartfelt thanks to the many agencies and organizations that helped make these initiatives possible, including: the San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust; San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments; Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority and County of Los Angeles; Mid Valley Collaborative on Homelessness; State Department of Housing and Community Development; Former Congresswoman Grace Napolitano’s Office; Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis’ Office; Senator Susan Rubio’s Office; Assemblywoman Blanca E. Rubio’s Office; BOSS Cubez; SRK Architects Inc.; Cities & Council of Governments Interim Housing Services; Southwest Carpenters; Habitat for Humanity; IKEA; Union Station Homeless Services; LA Voice; Baldwin Park Women’s Club; Church of the Redeemer Food Bank; Southern California Edison; Kaiser Permanente; Valley County Water District; LA CADA; Waste Management; Volunteers of America Los Angeles (VOALA); and City Net.
For more information on the 2026 Point-in-Time Count, visit LAHSA.org. To learn more about the City of Baldwin Park’s housing action plan, visit the City’s website.