The Board of Supervisors voted in favor of a motion ordering the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) to launch the Emergency Rental Relief Program (ERRP) to keep families affected by the January fires and immigration raids in their homes.

This means that families will be eligible for rental assistance for six months up to $15,000.

The EERP motion would expand the $10 million already allocated for rental relief with an additional $9.788 billion from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund proposed in the FY 2025-2026 Supplemental Budget; and will primarily target tenants in emergency situations. The aid would total $20 million.

Meanwhile, the Eviction Moratorium motion asks the County Counsel to report back to the Board in writing within 14 days with options for an eviction moratorium or other similar protections for those affected by federal immigration enforcement.

The motion was introduced by Supervisors Hilda Solis and Lindsey Horvath.

“We are facing two unprecedented crises that are pushing thousands of residents to the brink of homelessness. There are fire survivors still struggling to survive. At the same time, ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) is not focusing on criminals, but is raiding workplaces,” said Supervisor Janice Hahn, who voted in favor.

“This means thousands of families have lost not only their loved ones, but also the breadwinners.” Los Angeles County is our region’s safety net, and we are doing everything we can to help people in desperate need right now.

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger said that by increasing the rent relief cap from $5,000 to $15,000 to cover up to six months of rent and adding $10 million to the overall program, they are giving families a real break.

“These amendments require our county to collect crucial data so we can make smarter, more informed decisions about housing stability. My goal is clear: to keep people's homes and provide them with stability while they rebuild their lives.”