Applications open March 30 for LA's 2021 Emergency Rental Assistance Program
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(Mary Stringini)
LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles renters in need of payment assistance due to the COVID-19 pandemic can begin applying for the 2021 Emergency Rental Assistance Program on March 30, the city of Los Angeles' Housing and Community Investment Department announced Monday.
The department will provide a total of $235.5 million in state and federal funds to support LA renters and rental property owners who have been impacted by the pandemic.
The program is open to all low-income renters in the city, regardless of immigration status.
Applicants must have a household income at or below 50% of the area median income, which is $39,450 for one person, $45,050 for two, $50,700 for three people, $56,300 for four people, $60,850 for five people,$65,350 for six people, $69,850 for seven people and $74,350 for eight people.