For those drowning in a sea of housing debt, Long Beach is throwing out a last lifeline for rent, but the offer only lasts as long as the money.
While the city’s $2.7 million anti-eviction program sounds like a lot, it is expected to serve only 175 – 250 households, which leaves thousands more struggling as the application window shrinks.
There is no absolute deadline, but city officials say funds are limited and encourage applications as early as possible for up to $9,000, or up to six months’ rent, in emergency aid to avoid eviction…