Applications Open March 30 for LA’s 2021 Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Los Angeles renters in need of payment assistance due to the COVID-19 pandemic can begin applying for the 2021 Emergency Rental Assistance Program on March 30, the city of Los Angeles’ Housing and Community Investment Department announced Monday.

The department will provide a total of $235.5 million in state and federal funds to support L.A. renters and rental property owners who have been impacted by the pandemic.

The program is open to all low-income renters in the city, regardless of immigration status. Applicants must have a household income at or below 50% of the area median income, which is $39,450 for one person, $45,050 for two, $50,700 for three people, $56,300 for four people, $60,850 for five people, $65,350 for six people, $69,850 for seven people and $74,350 for eight people.

Priority will be given to households with incomes at or below 30% of the area median income.

The city provides two options for eligible applicants to receive the funding:

— a cooperative approach for tenants and landlords, where payments are […]

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