LA County Opens Applications for $23M Emergency Rent Relief Program

The Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs will open applications for the Emergency Rent Relief Program on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. PST, with a deadline of Friday, January 23, 2026 at 4:59 p.m. PST. Funded at over $23 million, the program will provide rental and mortgage relief to eligible landlords and displaced homeowners affected by the Palisades, Eaton, and other recent wildfires. Assistance may cover up to six months of debt, with a maximum award of $15,000 per rental unit. Applicants can review eligibility requirements, sign up for updates, and access the application at lacountyrentrelief.com. Early applications are strongly encouraged, as funding is not guaranteed.