Los Angeles County residents affected by the January 2025 wildfires or by sudden income loss tied to federal immigration enforcement can now apply for rental assistance through the County’s Emergency Rent Relief Program (ERRP).
The program follows the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors’ approval of nearly $30 million in emergency housing funding earlier this fall. ERRP was created through a motion authored by Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath and Board Chair Hilda L. Solis and is administered by the County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs.
The Emergency Rent Relief Program officially opened to applicants on December 17, 2025. County officials say the program is intended to help households stabilize and avoid displacement amid overlapping emergencies, including wildfire recovery and economic disruptions related to immigration enforcement.
The new effort builds on earlier County housing assistance. In early 2025, Los Angeles County launched a $32.2 million Household Relief Grant Program to help families affected by the Eaton and Pacific Palisades fires cover housing and other living expenses.
Under ERRP, eligible households may receive up to six months of rent or mortgage assistance, capped at $15,000 per household. Eligible applicants include tenants and homeowners displaced or financially impacted by the January wildfires who have exhausted FEMA or insurance benefits; families that experienced sudden income loss due to federal immigration enforcement actions; low-income tenants facing eviction because of emergency-related financial hardship; and small landlords repairing fire-damaged, rent-stabilized affordable housing units.
Supervisor Horvath said the program is designed to provide immediate support to residents struggling to remain housed. “The Emergency Rent Relief Program is open, and we encourage community members impacted by the fires or federal immigration actions to apply,” Horvath said in a statement.
Chair Solis described the program as a critical safety net for residents facing compounding crises. “Many families are navigating an incredibly difficult year,” she said, adding that the County aims to provide relief to help residents remain stably housed.
Rafael Carbajal, director of the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs, said the program is intended to address mounting financial pressures across the county.
Tenants can begin the process by completing an Emergency Rent Relief Program interest form to determine potential eligibility. The program allows County staff to contact landlords directly, reducing the need for tenants to share sensitive personal information.
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