This news update is brought to you by the City of Long Beach. To find out more about City programs, projects, initiatives and services, please visit longbeach.gov. To find events near you, please visit the City calendar at www.longbeach.gov/events. And follow us on social media @longbeachcity.
New Long Beach Program Helps Older Adults Stay Housed
By Staff Writer
Published on Wed, Aug 12, 2026
Long Beach is expanding its efforts to prevent homelessness with the launch of the Older Adult Shallow Subsidy Program, a new initiative that will provide rental assistance and housing support to low-income older adults living on fixed incomes. Funded through a $1.8 million investment, the program is expected to help approximately 150 households remain stably housed while pursuing long-term housing solutions.
Through the program, eligible participants can receive approximately $400 to $500 per month in rental assistance, with up to $12,000 available over a two-year period. Participants will also receive light-touch case management, including quarterly check-ins and connections to supportive services and other housing resources.
The program is available to households with at least one member age 62 or older, or age 55 or older with a disability, who live in non-subsidized rental housing in Long Beach, have a household income at or below 50% of the Area Median Income and spend at least 70% of their income on rent. The program will prioritize households facing an immediate risk of losing existing rental assistance or housing subsidies, as well as other households experiencing urgent housing instability.
The initiative is part of Upstream LB, the City’s coordinated homelessness prevention strategy focused on helping residents remain housed before they reach a housing crisis. Alongside rental assistance and housing stabilization services, Upstream LB includes programs supporting renters, older adults and youth at risk of homelessness.
The Older Adult Shallow Subsidy Program is funded through state resources, Los Angeles County Measure A and Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention grant funds. Approximately 75% of the program's funding comes from state resources secured through the advocacy of Senator Lena Gonzalez.
Applications are now being accepted until available slots are filled. Residents can apply online or in person, with applications available in English, Spanish, Khmer and Tagalog. Early application is encouraged because funding is limited. For questions or updates about the program, email shallowsubsidy@longbeach.gov.
