The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion several weeks ago to accept nearly $5 million in state CalHome Program funds to help households affected by the January 2025 wildfires achieve homeownership.
Introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger, the motion authorizes the County to receive $4,999,675 from the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
The funding comes through the CalHome Program, established under Assembly Bill 434 and authored by former Assemblymember Tom Daly. CalHome supports homeownership initiatives led by nonprofit and local government agencies, with an emphasis on expanding homeownership opportunities, revitalizing neighborhoods, and promoting sustainable development…