Long Beach on Tuesday launched its $30 million COVID-19 emergency rental assistance program.
The program is part of the Long Beach Recovery Act and will help both renters and small property owners struggling to pay their mortgages.
“We know the pandemic has caused massive hardships for local residents who are struggling to pay the bills,” Mayor Robert Garcia said in this news release. “We are hopeful this new program will help thousands across the city.”
To be eligible, tenants must rent in Long Beach and meet the following criteria:
- The household has a household income at or below 80% of the area’s median income.
- One or more individuals within the household has experienced a financial hardship due, directly or indirectly, to the COVID-19 pandemic; and
- One or more individuals within the household can demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
To learn more about the program and various income and eligibility guidelines, including for property owners, click the button below.
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