LOS ANGELES — As a result of a rent relief program implemented in December 2023, Los Angeles County disbursed more than $81 million to landlords, authorities announced Friday, saying the funds helped protect thousands of tenants from being evicted.
The county Department of Consumer and Business Affairs reported the LA County Rent Relief Program played a pivotal role in ensuring tenants in areas of the highest needs received aid during a difficult moment due to the Coronavirus pandemic, according to DCBA Director Rafael Carbajal. County officials opened the program in December 2023 and concluded the last round of support in June 2024.
Grants of up to $30,000 per rental unit were issued through two rounds of applications. Funds covered past due rent and eligible expenses dating back to April 1, 2022.
In total, 1,824 landlords received relief. The department, which oversaw the program, said it prioritized landlords who served vulnerable tenants, owned no more than four properties or managed units in areas of highest need as identified by the county’s Equity Explorer Tool.