Homeowners and renters residing in Los Angeles County affected by the January 2025 wildfires or the sudden loss of income due to raids can apply for assistance to pay up to six months of back rent or mortgage for up to $15,000 per unit.

The Board of Supervisors approved nearly $30 million in emergency housing relief, through a motion introduced by Supervisors Lindsey Horvath and Hilda L. Solis.

“If you, your loved ones, or someone you know are worried about losing your home, I want you to know that help is available right now,” said Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath.

“The Emergency Rental Assistance Program is open, and we encourage members of our community impacted by the fires or federal immigration measures to apply for this assistance and share this information widely,” she said.

She added that Los Angeles County is making these funds available to help families stay in their homes, recover, and move forward with stability and dignity.

This new rental assistance is in addition to measures previously implemented by the county. Earlier this year, Los Angeles County launched a $32.2 million grant program to help families affected by the Eaton and Pacific Palisades wildfires cover housing and living expenses. This new Emergency Rental Assistance Program, managed by the Department of Consumer and Public Affairs (DCBA), officially opened for applications on December 17, 2025, and is designed to help families stabilize their situation and avoid eviction during these simultaneous crises. "This program is much more than just assistance. For many, it will be a vital lifeline," said Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda Solis. “We know that our residents, especially the victims of the wildfires and those affected by immigration raids, “They are going through an incredibly difficult year,” he said.

And he has maintained that Los Angeles County is doing everything possible to provide assistance and meet the needs of residents, and to be a support network for the most vulnerable.

The program will cover up to six months of back rent with a maximum amount of $15,000. Funds are limited, so interested rental housing providers should apply as soon as possible.

The rent owed must correspond to the period between December 17, 2024, and January 23, 2026.

“The Emergency Rental Assistance Program will help stabilize households facing increasing financial pressures throughout the county,” said Rafael Carbajal, director of the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs.

Who Qualifies

Tenants can complete the form of interest to the Emergency Rental Relief Program to assess your potential eligibility and recommend the program to your landlords.

This process allows the program to communicate directly with landlords without tenants having to share sensitive personal information. Apply here: https://www.lacountyrentrelief.com/

Applications can only be submitted online, and the deadline to submit them is January 23, 2026, before 5:00 pm

“The recommendation for tenants is to be well-informed, because the application must be completed by the landlord with their information. Therefore, they must work as a team: landlord and tenant,” said Lupita Gonzalez, tenant organizer for the Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment (ACCE).

“The payment will be made directly to the landlord. This relief will be available throughout Los Angeles County, and it is very good because it will free tenants from their debt.” “This is something that benefits landlords because they'll be able to recover their rent, but it also helps homeowners affected by the fires,” he said. I have noticed that many people lost their jobs when the businesses where they worked burned down in Altadena and Pacific Palisades, and those people have struggled to pay their rent and mortgages. “That's why this Los Angeles County emergency rental assistance program is so good because it lends a hand to those going through financial hardship.”The program will cover up to six months of back rent with a maximum amount of $15,000. Funds are limited, so interested rental housing providers should apply as soon as possible. The rent or mustwed corresponds to the period between December 17, 2024, and January 23, 2026. “The Emergency Rental Assistance Program will help stabilize households facing increasing financial pressures throughout the county,” said Rafael Carbajal, director of the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs. Who Qualifies? Tenants can complete the Emergency Rental Assistance Program interest form to assess their potential eligibility and recommend the program to their landlords. This process allows the program to communicate directly with landlords without tenants having to share sensitive personal information. Apply here: https://www.lacountyrentrelief.com/ Applications can only be submitted online, and the deadline is January 23, 2026, before 5:00 pm “The recommendation for tenants is to be well-informed,because the application must be completed by the landlord with their information. Therefore, landlord and tenant must work together,” said Lupita Gonzalez, tenant organizer for the Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment (ACCE). “The payment will be made directly to the landlord. This relief will be available throughout Los Angeles County, and it's very good because it will free tenants from their debt. “This benefits landlords because they will be able to recover rent, but it also helps homeowners affected by the fires.” He said.

He recalled that many people lost their jobs when the businesses where they worked burned down in Altadena and Pacific Palisades, and those people have had trouble paying their rent and mortgage.

“That's why this Los Angeles County emergency rental assistance program is so good because it lends a hand to those going through financial hardship.”