Last week, Mayor Eric Garcetti and Council President Martinez announced a new partnership between the City of Los Angeles and the State of California that will allow Angelenos to access additional state and federal rental assistance funds.
The new agreement will allow Angelenos to tap into the $5.2 billion in emergency rental relief funds the State has received from the Federal government, ensuring that all renters and landlords who are eligible for the relief will receive it. Under the new framework, the State will be responsible for processing applications and distributing relief funds for Angelenos.
Here is what you need to know:
Starting September 1, eligible renters and landlords in the City of Los Angeles can now apply for emergency assistance through the State at HousingIsKey.com or by calling 833-430-2122.
For Angelenos who have already applied to the City's program, the L.A. Housing Department is reaching out via email or phone to clarify next steps. Applicants can check their status and get more information at HCIDLA.LACITY.ORG.
The LA Housing Department will be hosting live weekly webinars about the rental assistance program:
September 2021 - LIVE WEBINARS (for Landlords and Tenants)
The Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) invites you to attend our free 2021 webinars. For the month of September we will focus on the “2021 COVID-19 City of Los Angeles Emergency Renters Assistance Program (ERAP).” The webinars will provide an update on the current program as well as the City’s new partnership with the State of California to provide more rental assistance to ensure that every renter and landlord affected by the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for financial assistance.
This month’s webinars will be presented by the LAHD's Rent Division staff. Sessions will be via Zoom. Register to attend.
SEPTEMBER 2021 - English
Wednesday, September 8 - 3:00 PM
Wednesday, September 22 - 3:00 PM
SEPTEMBER 2021 - Spanish
Wednesday, September 15 - 3:00 PM
Wednesday, September 29 - 3:00 PM
CLICK HERE to sign up to attend a virtual session
or call 213-928-9075 to sign up to attend
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