Los Angeles County has begun accepting applications for emergency rent relief for tenants and landlords affected by recent wildfires, the LA County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs announced Wednesday.
The application portal for the LA County Emergency Rent Relief Program opened, allowing tenants and landlords to review eligibility requirements and access multilingual resources before submitting their applications.
Who’s eligible
Mom-and-pop landlords with four or fewer rental units: If they have not been able to collect rent due to the Eaton and Palisades fires, they can apply for financial relief.
Displaced homeowners: People who owe back rent in their current rental homes after being displaced from their original properties due to the Eaton and Palisades fires are also eligible.
How much will be provided
Approved property owners and tenants could receive grants, which could cover up to six months of rent debt. That could translate to a maximum award of $15,000 per rental unit, according to the county website.
In addition to paying for unpaid rent and mortgage, the financial assistance can be used for other unpaid expenses related to the January fires.
Applicants must provide records, such as authentic proof of ownership, IRS records, lease agreements. See here for the detailed list.
Tenants that have experienced emergency-related rent debt may also review eligibility requirements and submit an interest form to refer their landlord to apply for the program, according to the county.
The deadline to apply is Friday, Jan. 23, 2026 at 4:59 p.m..