Tenants who owe back rent because of the Eaton Fire or other emergency financial hardships can begin applying directly to Los Angeles County’s Emergency Rent Relief Program on Monday — a change from the program’s first round, when only landlords could submit applications.
The expansion, announced by the county last week, opens a path for displaced Altadena residents and others across L.A. County who have fallen behind on rent, mortgage payments, or utility costs. The program provides grants of up to $15,000 per rental unit, covering up to six months of debt. Applications open at 9 a.m. Monday at LACountyRentRelief.com and close March 11 at 4:59 p.m.
The program is administered by the county Department of Consumer and Business Affairs in partnership with The Center by Lendistry and is directed by the L.A. County Board of Supervisors, according to county press releases. Earlier county announcements described more than $23 million in available funding; more recent reports in the Pasadena Star-News and other outlets have described the program as totaling $30 million…