The City of Long Beach is launching a new effort to help residents stay housed at a time when many households are facing growing financial strain.
Announced April 23, the Long Beach Renter Aid Program will provide $2.7 million in short-term financial assistance to renters at risk of eviction. Combined with $1.5 million already supporting eviction defense and tenant education, the initiative is expected to help up to 1,000 low-income households avoid displacement.
The program is part of Upstream LB, a citywide strategy focused on preventing housing instability before it leads to homelessness by stepping in when residents face unexpected financial setbacks…