CALIFORNIA – Los Angeles County has officially ended its Rent Relief Program, the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) announced on July 25.
The program ran from December 12, 2023, to June 4, 2024. It distributed over $81 million to landlords to support tenant housing stability and post-pandemic recovery.
Grants up to $30,000 per unit covered past-due rent and expenses dating back to April 1, 2022. A total of 1,824 landlords received relief, prioritized for those with vulnerable tenants, small property holdings, or units in high-need areas.
The initiative was administered through a collaboration with The Center by Lendistry, which managed the program on behalf of the county.
“Behind every grant was a family trying to stay housed, a small property owner trying to keep their building afloat, and a community working to recover,” said The Center by Lendistry president & CEO Tunua Thrash-Ntuk.
According to DCBA, the program helped thousands of tenants avoid eviction.
5,427 eviction notices were filed in LA County in April 2025
LA County continues to face high housing costs and rent burdens.
From February 2023 to April 2025, the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) received a total of 210,901 eviction notices, with 94% attributed to non-payment of rent. Of these, 5,427 notices were filed in April 2025.
The average rent owed was $3,987.85.
While rent relief has ended, tenants still have access to several local legal aid resources. Stay Housed LA offers free legal representation and tenant education.
The Tenant Right to Counsel (TRTC) program provides legal assistance to eligible tenants in unincorporated county areas facing eviction.
Additional support is available through organizations such as the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) and Bet Tzedek Legal Services, which assist with eviction defense and housing issues.
Tenants can also connect with these resources through 211 LA, a referral service for housing stability.
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