Los Angeles County has reopened applications for its rent relief program to provide financial assistance to landlords impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The application period will be open for one week from Monday at 9 AM through Friday, June 2nd at 4:59 PM. In this article we talk about Los Angeles County Accepting Applications For Rent Relief.
The Los Angeles County Rent Relief Program aim to support small “mom-and-pop” landlords who own up to 4 rental units. By providing aid to landlords the program seek to prevent tenant evictions, maintain affordable housing, and ensure the viability of small rental businesses.
During the application period landlords can apply for up to $30,000 per rental unit to cover unpaid rent accrued after April 1, 2022. The funding comes from the county allocation of federal Emergency Rental Assistance resources.
Who is Eligible to Apply?
To be eligible for the Los Angeles County Rent Relief Program, landlords must:
- Own 4 or fewer rental unit in Los Angeles County
- Have experienced loss of rental income due to COVID-19 hardship faced by their tenants
- Commit to waiving 20% of unpaid rent that has accrued
- Agree not to evict assisted tenants for nonpayment of rent during the period covered by rental assistance
The program prioritizes assisting vulnerable tenants and propertie in high-need areas identified by the County Equity Explorer Tool.
Applying for Rent Relief
Interested landlord can prepare to apply by:
- Reviewing full eligibility details at lacountyrentrelief.com
- Registering online to receive an application link
- Accessing the application at lacountyrentrelief.com when it opens on Monday
Free webinars and multilingual technical support will also be available to help applicants during the process.
Landlords who applied previously but did not receive funding are encouraged to finalize any incomplete application tasks for expedited review.
What Happens After Applying?
Submitting an application does not guarantee funding approval. The County will utilize a priority review process to distribute aid to those with the highest need.
If approved landlords can expect
- Rent relief payments made directly to the landlord
- Funds to cover 80% of tenant rental debt accrued since April 2022
- Aid for up to $30,000 per rental unit
The County will also provide ongoing support to ensure funds appropriately assist both tenants and landlords.
Driving Impact for Landlords Tenants and Communities
Los Angeles County has provided over $68 million in rent relief to date across more than 5,000 rental units.
Reopening application aims to further benefit landlords, tenants, and communities
For Landlords
- Offset rental income losses due to the pandemic
- Avoid possible foreclosure or bankruptcy
For Tenants
- Remain in their current housing
- Avoid eviction or displacement
For Communities
- Maintain affordable housing availability
- Promote housing stability and prevent homelessness
As Rafael Carbajal, Director of the County’s Department of Consumer and Business Affairs shared
“Launching the second round of rent relief underscores the County’s commitment to supporting the availability of stable housing options.”
The success of the program has relied on public-private partnerships, with nonprofit lender Lendistry administering funds distribution. As Lendistry’s CEO Tunua Thrash-Ntuk explained
“Our commitment remains firm to continue supporting our local landlords and safeguarding affordable housing.”
Apply for Assistance From May 20th-June 2nd
Los Angeles County landlords have one week beginning Monday, May 20th to apply for the Rent Relief Program’s latest round of assistance. Visit lacountyrentrelief.com for full details on eligibility, documentation, and the application process.
With record funding allocated for rental aid, the County aims to efficiently deploy resources to those facing the greatest need. Opening applications is an important step in connecting landlords with essential support, promoting housing stability, and building thriving communities. I sincerely hope you find this “Los Angeles County Accepting Applications For Rent Relief? How Long Will the Opportunity Be Available?” article helpful.
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