United to House LA

What United to House LA does

United to House LA is a nonprofit coalition of more than 240 organizations that drafted, campaigned for, and now helps implement Measure ULA, a Los Angeles ballot measure approved by 58% of voters in November 2022. The coalition comprises local nonprofit social service providers, affordable housing developers, labor unions, community land trusts, faith-based organizations, and tenant rights groups, and is led by Executive Director Joe Donlin from Los Angeles, California. It is not a software or technology company; its operational focus is policy advocacy, coalition organizing, legal defense of the measure, and programmatic oversight rather than product development.

Measure ULA functions as a voter-mandated revenue mechanism, not a traditional product suite. It levies a one-time transfer tax on high-value real estate sales in Los Angeles City, set at 4% on transactions between $5.3 million and $10.6 million and 5.5% on transactions above $10.6 million, with thresholds adjusted annually for inflation. The tax affects approximately the top 4% of real estate sales in the city. Funds are administered by the Los Angeles Housing Department through Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) processes and evaluated by an independent Citizens Oversight Committee. The coalition's programmatic portfolio spans 11 funding categories including affordable housing production, acquisition and rehabilitation, eviction prevention and defense, short-term emergency rental assistance, income assistance for rent-burdened seniors and disabled persons, anti-harassment protections, tenant outreach and education, operating assistance, homeownership support, alternative housing models, and tenant ownership capacity building.

Through November 2025, ULA had raised $1.03 billion cumulatively, with a fiscal year 2025-26 budget of $424.8 million, larger than all prior ULA spending combined, and projected to total roughly $4 billion over the program's first decade. Documented outcomes include 795 affordable homes funded across 10 buildings through the Accelerator Plus round, 10,000+ renters kept housed, 10,000+ union construction jobs accelerated, 140,000+ Angelenos educated on tenant rights, 35,370 tenants served with legal assistance or navigation, and a 17.5% decline in street homelessness in LA City since 2022. The measure was upheld against multiple legal challenges, including a 2024 California Supreme Court ruling that voided the Taxpayer Protection Act.

Name

United to House LA

Legal name

United to House LA

Website

https://unitedtohousela.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Short description

United to House LA is a nonprofit coalition of 240+ organizations that advocated for Measure ULA, a voter-approved Los Angeles transfer tax on high-value real estate sales funding affordable housing, homelessness prevention, tenant protections, and union construction jobs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs (925110), New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236116), Other Activities Related to Real Estate (531390)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Real Estate (6500)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Development & Neighborhood Revitalization Housing Programs (FSALAKAO), Residential Affordable Housing Development & Construction (IMAFABAI)

Keywords

• Affordable housing funding
• Homelessness prevention programs
• Tenant eviction defense
• Affordable housing development
• Rental assistance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Transfer Tax: ULA generates revenue through a one-time transfer tax on high-value real estate sales in Los Angeles City. Properties sold above $5.3 million are subject to a 4% tax on the amount above that threshold up to $10.6 million, and a 5.5% tax on amounts above $10.6 million. This affects approximately the top 4% of real estate sales in the city. Revenue is dedicated to affordable housing production, homelessness prevention, tenant protections, and union construction jobs.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

United to House LA is a nonprofit advocacy coalition of 240+ organizations that advances and helps implement Measure ULA, a Los Angeles ballot measure imposing a 4%–5.5% transfer tax on real estate sales above $5.3 million. The coalition administers a portfolio of programs that fund affordable housing production, acquisition and rehabilitation of existing buildings, tenant outreach and education, eviction prevention and legal defense, short-term emergency rental assistance, income support for rent-burdened seniors and persons with disabilities, anti-harassment protections, and union construction apprenticeship pathways.

Product overview

United to House LA is a coalition organization that advocates for and helps implement Measure ULA, a Los Angeles ballot measure that levies a real estate transfer tax on high-value property sales (over $5.3 million) to fund affordable housing and homelessness prevention. The organization does not offer a traditional software product but rather administers a portfolio of 11 housing programs funded by Measure ULA revenue: Affordable Housing Production, Acquisition & Rehabilitation, Multifamily Affordable Housing, Operating Assistance, Tenant Outreach & Education, Eviction Prevention & Defense, Short-Term Emergency Assistance, Income Assistance for Rent-Burdened Seniors & Persons with Disabilities, Protections from Tenant Harassment, Homeownership programs, and Capacity Building for Tenant Ownership. These programs work together to build affordable homes, prevent homelessness, protect tenants, and create union jobs in Los Angeles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Affordable Housing Production Program Creates permanently affordable homes through funding and development support for affordable housing projects across Los Angeles, delivered via the LA Housing Department NOFA process to affordable housing developers.
• Multifamily Affordable Housing Program Funds development and preservation of multifamily affordable housing developments for low-income tenants in Los Angeles.
• Acquisition and Rehabilitation Program Acquires and rehabilitates existing buildings to preserve affordable housing stock in Los Angeles and prevent displacement.
• Operating Assistance Program Provides ongoing operational support to maintain affordable housing developments for nonprofit and mission-driven operators in Los Angeles.
• Tenant Outreach and Education Program Educates Los Angeles renters on tenant rights and housing stability to prevent self-evictions, reaching 140,000+ Angelenos.
• Eviction Prevention and Defense Program Provides legal support and representation for tenants facing unlawful eviction in Los Angeles, delivered through legal aid organizations.
• Short-Term Emergency Assistance Program Offers direct cash payments and rental assistance for renters in immediate need to prevent homelessness in Los Angeles.
• Income Assistance for Rent-Burdened Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Provides ongoing income support to help seniors and disabled individuals remain housed in Los Angeles.
• Protections from Tenant Harassment Program Enforces anti-harassment protections to prevent landlords from forcing out tenants in Los Angeles.
• Homeownership Program Supports alternative and innovative homeownership models including social housing and down payment assistance for Los Angeles households.
• Capacity Building for Tenant Ownership Program Builds capacity for tenant-controlled ownership models such as community land trusts in Los Angeles.
• Alternative Models Housing Program Funds innovative housing solutions including social housing and community ownership strategies for Los Angeles residents.

Quantifiable outcome

• Has raised over $1 billion in revenue for affordable housing and homelessness prevention
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• National Low Income Housing Coalition: National advocacy organization dedicated to ending the affordable housing crisis. Comparable to UHLA in coalition-based advocacy for tenant protections, rental assistance, and dedicated funding streams for affordable housing production.
• Habitat for Humanity International: Largest US nonprofit housing organization, focused on affordable homeownership and development. Comparable to UHLA in mission and coalition-driven affordable housing model, though national/global in scope and centered on ownership rather than rental.

Regional players

• Inner City Law Center: LA-based legal services nonprofit providing eviction defense and tenant rights advocacy. Comparable to UHLA as a Los Angeles tenant protection provider delivering eviction defense and tenant education — one of the program categories UHLA funds.
• A Community of Friends: LA-based nonprofit developer of permanent supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness. Comparable to UHLA as a Los Angeles-focused affordable housing nonprofit, though operating as a direct developer rather than a funder/coalition.
• California Community Foundation: LA-based public charity that funds affordable housing, homelessness prevention, and economic mobility. Comparable to UHLA as a regional funder and convener supporting affordable housing production, tenant protections, and homelessness programs in the same Los Angeles market.

Direct peers

• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit that invests in affordable housing development, financing, and policy advocacy. Directly comparable to United to House LA as a mission-driven housing nonprofit that deploys capital and shapes policy for affordable housing production and preservation.
• Housing California: Statewide advocacy coalition advancing affordable housing and homelessness policy. Comparable to UHLA as a coalition-based advocacy organization pushing for state and local housing funding mechanisms, including tax-based revenue tools like Measure ULA.
• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC): National nonprofit CDFI that funds affordable housing, community development, and tenant supports. Comparable to UHLA in funding affordable housing production, operating assistance, and tenant protection programs across a coalition of local partners.
• Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA): LA County/City joint powers authority that administers homeless services funding. Directly comparable to UHLA as the principal local administrator of homelessness prevention and rehousing programs in the same geography, with overlapping renter and homeless client populations.

Emerging players

• Tides Foundation: Philanthropic vehicle that supports social justice and housing advocacy organizations. Comparable to UHLA in operating as a coalition convener and impact-oriented funding intermediary for progressive policy and housing initiatives.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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