The program offered grants of up to $30,000 per rental unit to cover past-due rent and eligible expenses dating back to 2022
The Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) announced the official closure of the LA County Rent Relief Program on Friday, following its operation from Dec. 12, 2023, to June 4, 2024. The initiative distributed over $81 million in financial aid to 1,824 landlords, bolstering housing stability for thousands of tenants amid the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The program offered grants of up to $30,000 per rental unit to cover past-due rent and eligible expenses dating back to April 1, 2022. Priority was given to landlords serving vulnerable tenants, owning no more than four properties, or managing units in high-need areas identified by the LA County Equity Explorer Tool, according to DCBA…