Los Angeles County residents impacted by the January 2025 wildfires and by sudden income loss due to federal immigration enforcement can now apply for rent assistance through the County's Emergency Rent Relief Program.
The program follows the Board of Supervisors' approval of nearly $30 million in emergency housing support earlier this fall. The program was created through a motion authored by Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath and Chair Hilda L. Solis.
This new rent relief builds on earlier County action. Los Angeles County launched a $32.2 million Household Relief Grant Program earlier this year to help families impacted by the Eaton and Pacific Palisades fires cover housing and living costs.
The Emergency Rent Relief Program, led by the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs, officially opened to applicants Dec. 17 and is designed to help households stabilize and avoid displacement during overlapping crises.
"If you, your loved ones, or someone you know is worried about staying housed, I want you to know that help is available right now," Horvath said.
"This program is more than just relief. For many, it will be a vital lifeline," Solis said. "We know our residents, especially wildfire victims and those impacted by immigration raids, are navigating an incredibly difficult year."
The ERRP provides up to six months of rent or mortgage assistance, not to exceed $15,000 per household, for eligible residents, including tenants and homeowners displaced or economically impacted by the January 2025 wildfires who have exhausted FEMA or insurance benefits, families who experienced sudden income loss due to federal immigration enforcement actions, low-income tenants at risk of eviction due to emergency-related financial hardship, and small landlords repairing fire-damaged, rent-stabilized affordable housing units.
Tenants may complete the Emergency Rent Relief Program Interest Form to explore potential eligibility and refer their landlord to the program.
Apply at https://www.lacountyrentrelief.com/.
Edited by SMDP Staff