WHAT IS SAFE PARKING?
Safe Parking is a low cost and high impact program, providing households experiencing vehicular homelessness with secure overnight parking, access to hygiene amenities, and resources towards obtaining housing
WHY DO SAFE PARKING PROGRAMS EXIST?
According to the 2024 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, over 23,000 people — representing more than 44% of the County's unsheltered population — live in their vehicles on any given night.
Those experiencing vehicular homelessness are often unaware of safe places to stay for the night and often lack access to the homeless services delivery system or linkage to available supportive services.
The Safe Parking Program is a multi-funded strategy to combat vehicular homelessness.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE SAFE PARKING PROGRAM?
Safe Parking Programs may be available to persons who meet the following criteria:
An individual or family who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence as well as individuals or families fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence. Safe Parking Programs accepting families with children under 18 vary by site and provider.
WHAT SERVICES DOES THE SAFE PARKING PROGRAM PROVIDE?
- Access to park a vehicle in a safe parking lot with onsite security and restrooms
- Access to have a Coordinated Entry System (CES) assessment completed
- Referral/linkage to interim housing, housing navigation, and permanent housing
- Access to case management, financial assistance, benefits linkage, and document assistance
- Site amenities may vary according to each site
CAN I PARK MY RV AT ALL SAFE PARKING LOCATIONS?
The number of available parking spaces and capacity to accommodate RVs are subject to change and depend on vehicle specifications to parking sites. Interested individuals should differ to the following service providers to confirm current space availability.
| Safe Parking Provider Accepting RVs |
SPA |
Maximum RV Clearance |
| End Homelessness Shower of Hope |
4 |
20 ft |
| End Homelessness Shower of Hope |
4 |
20 ft |
| Safe Parking Los Angeles |
5 |
36 ft |
| Special Services for Groups HOPICS |
6 |
N/A |
| Special Services for Groups HOPICS |
6 |
N/A |
| Watts Labor Community Action Committee |
6 |
N/A |
| Watts Labor Community Action Committee |
8 |
N/A |
WHERE CAN I ACCESS THIS PROGRAM?
Safe Parking programs can be accessed by contacting or visiting a service provider in your area or by completing the Safe Parking Referral form.
Once a referral is completed and submitted, the Safe Parking provider will be contacted to verify the participant’s eligibility. If a household meets the eligibility criteria and space is available onsite, the Safe Parking provider will notify them and schedule intake.
LAHSA-FUNDED Safe Parking Sites and LOCATIONS
Safe Parking Flyer and Location Details