Rent Assistance in Los Angeles, CA

Rent help in Los Angeles now runs through a few funded groups and depends on your address. The county's Emergency Rent Relief application period has closed. Call 211 LA to ask what is funded now.

Call 211 to ask what is open near you.

Last checked: November 4, 2026. Benefits Explorer is a private directory, not a government agency. We do not take applications, provide rent money or decide eligibility. Each program makes its own decisions.

City and county rules differ. Check whether you live in the City of Los Angeles or elsewhere in the county before you apply. We found no program matching searches for a $1,000 rent payment.

Rent Help in Los Angeles

LACAHSA Renter Protection and Homelessness Prevention

Who it serves: Los Angeles County renters who are housed and facing an immediate crisis. It does not fund people already homeless.

LACAHSA awarded $11.4 million to local groups for February 2026 through June 2027, including PATH, Better Angels, CHIRLA, Interval House, Little Tokyo Service Center, SALVA, Watts Labor Community Action Committee, the City's Community Investment for Families Department and County DCBA. There is no single application. Use its page to reach each group.

Read about LACAHSA Renter Protection and Homelessness Prevention · Phone: (213) 974-1431 · Status not confirmed. Call first.

LA County Eviction Diversion Pilot Program

Who it serves: Rental homes in ZIP codes served by the Compton Courthouse, including 90002, 90003, 90044, 90059, 90061, 90220, 90221 and 90222. Check the full list.

Free mediation and up to $10,000 per household for unpaid back rent. The dispute must be about back rent, both landlord and tenant must agree to mediate, and either household must be at or below 120% of area median income. It stays open until funds run out.

Read about LA County Eviction Diversion Pilot Program · Phone: 855-582-3979 · Status not confirmed. Call first.

Stay Housed LA

Who it serves: Eligible tenants facing eviction in the Los Angeles area

Free legal services, workshops and clinics. The site does not describe rent payments. The phone number is listed for help using the website.

Read about Stay Housed LA · Phone: 1-888-694-0040 · Legal or mediation help. Call for help with your case.

Facing Eviction in Los Angeles?

The California Courts say a 3-day notice can only demand past-due rent, and that Saturdays, Sundays and court holidays don't count. If you are handed court papers, you have 10 court days to file an Answer on form UD-105. Other delivery methods change the deadline. LA County's DCBA counselors answer at (800) 593-8222, weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Read California Courts: Respond to an eviction

Free or low-cost legal help: Stay Housed LA. Start here for free legal help with an eviction case. It offers representation for eligible tenants. Stay Housed LA website · Phone: 1-888-694-0040

See general eviction deadlines in California. Always go by what your papers say.

This page is general information, not legal advice. Don't ignore a notice or court papers, because eviction deadlines can be short. Contact legal aid about your case.

Los Angeles Programs That Have Closed

You may still see these programs online. Check before you spend time on an application.

  • LA County Emergency Rent Relief Program: DCBA's page says the application period is now closed.
  • City of Los Angeles ULA Emergency Renters Assistance Program: The Los Angeles Housing Department says all available funds were issued in 2024 and the program is closed.

Looking for federal ERA or CARES Act money? That has ended.

Avoid Rent Help Scams

Be careful with anyone who asks for a fee to apply or promises approval. Use the official links on this page, and don't share your Social Security number or bank details with a site you reached from an ad or a text.

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