The City of West Hollywood is getting the word out about a recent announcement from Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) regarding the availability of $68,666,000 in grants to qualified landlords with property located within Los Angeles County, excluding the City of Los Angeles, through its Los Angeles County Rent Relief Program.
The City of West Hollywood is in Los Angeles County and this program will provide direct financial assistance to landlords to help them mitigate the detrimental economic impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic that may result in tenants’ inability to stay current on rent.
Grant awards may be used to cover eligible expenses incurred from April 1, 2022 to present on a rolling basis. Eligible expenses include qualifying unpaid rental debt and any other substantiated related expenses, such as utilities.
While any eligible landlord can apply, those who meet specific criteria outlined on the County’s website will be prioritized.
For eligibility criteria, required documents, tips for applying, and instructions on how to complete and submit the application, please visit the LA County Rent Relief website at https://lacountyrentrelief.com.
The City of West Hollywood’s Rent Stabilization Division provides resources, tools, and information for tenants and landlords in the City of West Hollywood. For more information, please contact the Rent Stabilization Division at (323) 848-6450 or at rsd@weho.org. For people who are Deaf or hard of hearing, please call TTY (323) 848-6496.
For up-to-date information about City of West Hollywood news and events, follow @wehocity on social media, sign-up for news updates at www.weho.org/email, and visit the City’s calendar of meetings and events at www.weho.org/calendar. West Hollywood City Hall is open for walk-in services at public counters or by appointment by visiting www.weho.org/appointments. City Hall services are accessible by phone at (323) 848-6400 and via website at www.weho.org. Receive text updates by texting “WeHo” to (323) 848-5000.
OK, let me get this right: our taxpayer money going to greedy, selfish, vile landlords and landladies who sit on their ass all day instead of getting up off their ass and going to work like all the rest of us do to pay their exorbitant rates in some of the highest housing costs in the country. We don’t need taxpayer money going to greedy filthy landlords, we need that going for public social services to people who are truly in need, not giving taxpayer money to millionaires who don’t even work. Where is the common sense among the electorate… Read more »
If you would take a moment to realize that some of these landlords that you are excoriating may be in discussions or negations with their tenants who were severely affected by the pandemic and nit able to heal their full arrears. This will be a help to the tenants in resolving their issues. No one is running off with the bank, be reasonable.
Maybe WehoQueen can make some much needed improvements. No one likes a slumlord…