Council District 7 Pilot Has Become the Citywide Model for Addressing RV
Homelessness Through Proven, Cost-Effective Results
LOS ANGELES, CA – Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez announced that her groundbreaking
RV-to-Home Program has now successfully transitioned more than 400 individuals from
recreational vehicles into stable housing—an unprecedented milestone that demonstrates how
focused, accountable government can achieve better outcomes while delivering services at a
significantly lower cost-per-operation than traditional homelessness interventions.
Originally launched as a pilot in Council District 7, the program has become the City of Los
Angeles’ model for addressing RV homelessness after receiving unanimous City Council
approval for citywide expansion.
“When I launched the RV-to-Home Program in 2022, the goal was simple: prove that we could
deliver better outcomes for people experiencing homelessness while being responsible
stewards of taxpayer dollars,” said Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez. “Housing more than
400 individuals demonstrates that this approach works. We’ve shown that by combining
accountability, intensive case management, and direct pathways to permanent housing, we can
produce measurable results more efficiently, improve neighborhood safety, and restore public
confidence that government can solve complex challenges.”
BACKGROUND:
In 2022, Councilwoman Rodriguez partnered with West Valley Homes Yes (WVHY) to launch
the RV-to-Home Program in Council District 7, creating Los Angeles’ first comprehensive
initiative specifically designed to address the unique challenges facing individuals living in
recreational vehicles (RVs). This program was launched initially with a $320,000 grant from the
Hilton Foundation, and expanded using a $350,000 discretionary funding allocation. Since that
time, it has been funded with $5M for a targeted area in Pacoima by State of California
Encampment Resolution Funding.
Traditional outreach contracts focused on tent encampments and did not provide any focus on
those dwelling in RVs. This program employs a focused strategy that combines intensive case
management, coordinated supportive services, individualized housing navigation, and direct
placement into housing. Participants successfully housed work with the service providers to
surrender their RV for permanent removal from public streets, improving neighborhood safety
and restoring public spaces.
The program has consistently produced measurable outcomes while completing each
successful transition at a substantially lower cost-per-operation than conventional approaches,
demonstrating that innovative uses of existing City-services combined with targeted outreach
strategies can improve both fiscal responsibility and human outcomes.
The extraordinary success achieved in Council District 7 led the Los Angeles City Council to
unanimously adopt the RV-to-Home model for citywide implementation in December 2025.
Today, with more than 400 individuals housed, the program continues to set the standard for
addressing RV homelessness through accountability, measurable performance, compassionate
service, and efficient use of public resources.
As the City expands the program, the RV-to-Home model stands as evidence that innovative
leadership, strategic partnerships, and a relentless focus on results can transform lives while
delivering greater value for taxpayers.