LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) announced this week that the State of California’s “Housing is Key” Rent Relief Program will end the application period on March 31st! The Housing is Key program provides free financial assistance to landlords and renters who need help with unpaid rent or utilities due to COVID-19. LAHD urges tenants and landlords to apply before the end of the application period.
Applications are accepted until 5:00 pm March 31, 2022, to pay unpaid rent and/or utilities owed up to March 31, 2022. Once an application has been successfully processed, both the landlord and renter will be notified of the next steps. Income-eligible applicants may qualify regardless of immigration status and will not be required to show proof of citizenship. Assistance from the CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program does not count as earned income (for renters) and will not affect eligibility for any other benefit assistance programs, such as CalFresh or CalWORKS. Applicants that have already submitted a COVID-19 Renters Relief application at housingiskey.com should not submit a new application. For applicants (tenants/landlords) needing additional financial assistance or to find the status of a pending application, please check online at housingiskey.com or call (833) 430-2122. Applicants can request assistance in applying, submitting paperwork, or scheduling an appointment at 833-687-0967. Assistance is available in multiple languages. To Apply:
Online 24 hours / 7 days a week until closing of application at housingiskey.com
Or, call (833) 430-2122
Tenants and Landlords should contact Housing is Key directly regarding the rental assistance program. For all other housing matters, contact the Los Angeles Housing Department at 866-557-7368, or visit: housing.lacity.org.
About LAHD:
Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) promotes livable and prosperous communities through the development and preservation of decent, safe, and affordable housing, neighborhood investment and social services. For more information, contact LAHD Monday through Friday, at (866) 557-7368. More information about LAHD programs and services can be found on the LAHD website.