ANTELOPE VALLEY, Calif. - If you live in the Antelope Valley, seeing tents and mattresses on sidewalks and fields is not unfamiliar, but with the only homeless shelter in the area closing its doors, they might become even more common.

And that’s exactly what county leaders are trying to fight.

Supervisor Katherine Barger, who represents the Antelope Valley area, will present a motion at Tuesday’s board meeting that will identify alternatives to the shelter.

“The supervisor really wants to bring together the cities, the unincorporated areas, local community based organizations, faith-based organizations, and the county to look into a long term solution to this issue,” said Supervisor Barger’s Health & Legislative Affairs Deputy Erick Matos.

With the shelter closing in less than two weeks, the clock is ticking. Many taxpayers are wondering if the Antelope Valley will get its fair share of money from Measure H, which goes into effect on October 1.

“Now more than ever, the supervisor is looking towards what can we do with this opportunity that’s coming up this fall,” said Matos.

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The AV is the county’s largest service area, but many think it doesn’t see enough funding for homeless services from regional and federal agencies.

According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Central LA’s skid row received $47 million in the 2016/2017 fiscal year. West LA received $19 million. San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys saw $11 million and the Antelope Valley received the smallest amount, with $ 1.2 million.

 “We have a fund and we’re looking towards bringing on a consultant to ensure that the Antelope Valley is receiving its fair share of Measure H funds and the issue is being addressed out there,” said Matos.

Valley Oasis, another nonprofit in the Antelope Valley, has organized a series of meetings with outreach workers and other area leaders to come up with an immediate plan for what happens when the shelter closes on August 7.

According to Supervisor Barger’s office, the possibility of a new shelter will be considered.