 DCBA has officially opened the application portal for the LA County Emergency Rent Relief Program. The program will provide over $23 million in financial assistance to eligible landlords and displaced homeowners impacted by the 2025 wildfires and other emergency-related financial hardships.
Who Can Apply?
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Landlords whose tenants were unable to pay rent due to emergency-related hardship, or whose rental units remain vacant because of wildfire damage.
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Displaced Homeowners who lost their homes in the wildfires and are now renting elsewhere while facing unpaid rent, mortgages, or other qualified expenses caused by recent emergencies.
Program Highlights
- Grants may cover up to six months of debt
- Maximum award: $15,000 per rental unit (in most cases).
- Priority given to:
- Small landlords who own four or fewer units,
- Applicants in high- and highest-need areas (as identified by the LA County Equity Explorer Tool)
- Households with incomes at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
Application Deadline
- Friday, January 23, 2026 at 4:59 p.m. PST
Submitting an application does not guarantee funding.
Help Is Available
- Free multi-language technical assistance is available
- Call 877-849-0770 - Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00p.m. PST
Limited weekend support available by appointment.
Closed on all federal Holidays.
You can review eligibility requirements, access resources, and submit your application at at lacountyrentrelief.com.
For program updates, follow @LACountyDCBA on social media.
Events & Webinars
In-Person Events
Webinars
- Friday, December 19
- Monday, December 22
For a full schedule of upcoming in-person events, workshops, and webinars, visit lacountyrentrelief.com/webinars-and-events
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