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Holloway Interim Housing Program
The Holloway Interim Housing Program is the result of years of planning under the City of West Hollywood’s Five-Year Plan to Address Homelessness, adopted in 2018 with input from community members, stakeholders, and the City Council. A top priority of the plan was to create supportive service space within City boundaries, including interim housing.
In 2022, the City received a State of California Homekey grant, which enabled the purchase and conversion of the Holloway Motel into an interim housing and supportive services site. The West Hollywood City Council approved the property purchase using the City’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund and directed staff to begin rehabilitation of the site. Community listening sessions held that year further shaped the program’s design.
Operated by Ascencia, the Holloway Interim Housing Program is scheduled to open in October 2025 and will begin serving its first residents shortly thereafter. The program will provide individuals experiencing chronic homelessness with a safe and supportive place to stay for up to 90 days. Holloway includes 20 private rooms—each with a bed, locker, and bathroom—as well as three daily meals, computer access, and wraparound resources. More than shelter, Holloway offers comprehensive services to help residents stabilize and transition into permanent housing. This initiative represents a vital step in West Hollywood’s commitment to addressing homelessness locally.
Who the Program Serves
The program is designed for individuals who are:
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Chronically homeless in the City of West Hollywood
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Living with a diagnosed disability (such as a mental health condition, substance use disorder, or physical disability)
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Able to manage their own daily living needs
Services Provided
Residents of The Holloway will have access to:
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Comprehensive case management
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Mental health and wellness services and referrals
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Employment and housing placement support
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Financial literacy classes
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LGBTQ+ affirming services and veterans’ services
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Recovery and fair housing support for people with disabilities
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24/7 onsite staff and security
Accessing the Program & Contact Information
The Holloway Interim Housing Program is not a drop-in facility. Admission is by referral only. Individuals seeking admission—or agencies making referrals on behalf of clients—must meet eligibility requirements and complete an intake process.
For more information or to inquire about available services, please contact Ascencia:
📧 holloway@ascenciaca.org
📞 (310) 424-5979
Program Resources
Video Renderings of the Holloway Interim Housing Program
Renderings of the Holloway Interim Housing Program
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Original Photos of the Holloway Motel
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Press Releases
City of West Hollywood to Host Community Open House, September 17, 2025
City of West Hollywood Acquires Holloway Motel Property, April 13, 2023
City of West Hollywood Secures Conditional Homekey Grant from the State to Establish an Interim Housing Program, June 7, 2022
Staff Reports
- December 20, 2021 - City Council directs staff to apply for State of California Homekey Program
- January 18, 2022 - City Council approves MOU with Homekey co-applicant, Ascencia
- June 6, 2022 - City Council approves purchase of Holloway Motel property at 8465 Santa Monica Boulevard
- August 15, 2022 - City Council agrees to accept the Homekey grant in the amount of $6,007,661.00
- January 22, 2024 - City awards operations contract for the Holloway Interim Housing Program to Ascencia