How Ready for Housing Works
The Emergency Housing Network for LA County.
Two Ways to Use This Platform
Emergency Bed Placement
For caseworkers, outreach workers, and agencies placing people in emergency housing now. Search live bed availability and request immediate placements.
Property Acquisition
For government agencies, nonprofits, and foundations acquiring properties for long-term housing programs — for sale, master lease, donation, or partnership.
The Four Steps
Step 01
Property Partners List
Property owners, managers, and hotels list buildings or emergency beds with full details — units, pricing, availability, and condition.
Step 02
Community Partners Browse
Agencies, nonprofits, and caseworkers browse listings filtered by SPA, units, price, Metro proximity, and live bed availability.
Step 03
Express Interest
Community Partners express interest or request a placement in one click. Their details are routed to the Property Partner.
Step 04
Compliant Communication
Every inquiry and placement request is documented through the platform for compliance and audit readiness.
Pricing
List Your Property
FREE ALWAYS
- No payment required
- Admin approval before your listing goes live
- Full access to Community Partners across LA County
Who Has Access
County Agencies
LA County departments acquiring housing for public programs
City Housing Depts
Municipal housing authorities across 88 LA County cities
Nonprofits
Qualified nonprofit organizations serving homeless and at-risk populations
HUD & Housing Funds
Federal and state housing funding entities and their designees
Dion Rambo
Founder, Ready for Housing
About Dion Rambo
Dion Rambo founded Ready for Housing to address LA County's homelessness state of emergency. As a Commissioner and founder of TeleHealth Van — LA's largest mobile mental health fleet — he has spent 17+ years building public-purpose infrastructure across LA County.
Ready for Housing operates independently of his role as a County Commissioner. The platform is privately operated and is not affiliated with or endorsed by LA County government.