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There are about 30 non-profits, charities, and government programs in Los Angeles that can provide rental assistance, eviction prevention, or some type of services around housing aid. Most of the resources are for low income and elderly individuals, but call to apply for rent help or learn of other options. Assistance can be provided to families with an eviction notice, funds are distributed for paying security deposits, or receive ongoing monthly rent assistance. Find the leading organizations to apply to for rental assistance in Los Angeles below.
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels Charity Program, which is based in Los Angeles and can be reached at (213) 680-5225, provides people in these zip codes with assistance. 90005, 90006, 90007, 90012, 90013, 90014, 90015, 90017, 90021, 90026, 90029, 90031, 90032, 90033, 90042, 90057, 90065 and 90071. The financial assistance/grant program provides various forms of rent and financial assistance for people in need who live in the City of Los Angeles. Services offered by the Cathedral include rent payment as well as various other types of temporary financial. Money is offered to people who can’t pay a full months worth of their rent. It is not a charity program, and people need to be able to get back on track after the hardship ends.
Glendora Welfare Association - This agency only supports Glendora California residents, and it can provide them with financial assistance for paying their rent. It is only offered in an emergency, and residents can only apply for help once. (626) 857-1181
Los Angeles City Housing is the local government run agency. Many different financial assistance programs and resources are offered, not just for rent help. They are also a great place to call for information on local charities, non-profits, and government programs. That being said, you may rent able to get rental assistance from the Homeownership and Preservation (HOP) Division. Housing search, rent assistance, and landlord/tenant advice are offered as part of this program. The California section 8 housing program is also administered from this location. 1-866-557-RENT
Special Service for Groups may be able to help people with HIV or AIDS pay their rent. Financial help is only offered for Asians and Pacific Islanders. Call (323) 432-4399 to speak to this Los Angeles CA agency.
Inland Valley Hope Partners - If you have 3 or fewer day to eviction, this non-profit may have limited amounts of rent payment assistance. Call them at (909) 391-4882. Funding is limited and depends on grant money received. There are a few different locations around California, including in Ontario as well as in Claremont.
Beyond Shelter (dial (213) 252-0772) may be able to provide a limited amount of rent and housing assistance to low income families in Los Angeles. Find assistance with move in expenses through the Los Angeles Emergency Food and Shelter Rental Assistance Program. In addition, working poor and other low income families are provided Section 8 housing subsidies through the Housing Authorities of the City and County of Los Angeles
Social Services at Blessed Sacrament - Only Hollywood area families and individuals can turn to this agency for help. The center may be able to offer financial assistance for people who live in the Hollywood CA area. Service provided to income eligible families includes rental assistance for emergency situations or a short term crisis. (323) 871-8042
City of Culver City residents have options available to them too. Dial (310) 253-5780. As far as housing aid, some of the services offered to low income and working poor, as well as the unemployed, include a rental subsidy program through Section 8 housing vouchers from HUD and a Redevelopment Agency rental Assistance Program. In addition, landlord/tenant dispute resolution services are provided to the low to moderate income as well. More on help with rent.
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop (phone (626) 447-6864) may be able to offer rent assistance in very limited circumstance to those who need help.
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Angelic Assistance – For the homeless or near homeless, may be able to help pay for motel rooms, offer emergency rent help, offers shelter and more. (626) 383-6024
Unity Of Life Foundation, which is based in Long Beach, California and can be reached at (562) 225-0566, runs a program known as CommUnityCares. This assistance program deals with housing issues, and can assist homeless and low/moderate-income individuals and families with paying their rental or mortgage obligations, housing resources, and other aid.
Paramount City of Rental Assistance, The Housing Authority of the City of Lawndale, runs the government funded Section 8 program, which provides a rental subsidy on behalf of elderly, very low-income families, and disabled persons. Santa Fe Springs, California (562) 347-4663
St. Margaret's Center – Offers welfare, rent and utility assistance, and low income housing opportunities. 310-672-2208
County of Los Angeles Department of Public Social Services, phone (562) 908-6603, offers public assistance and short term rental voucher.
Some of the primary housing agencies to call in the greater Los Angeles region are listed below. The federal government did fund a program known as the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program, which was created from stimulus funds and could pay for rent, security deposits, moving costs, and other housing expenses, all with the goal of preventing evictions and homelessness. However that program will end. Even after it ends, the non-profits listed below may be able to refer individuals to other organizations, charities, and government programs that operate in the Los Angeles California region and that may be able to help families pay their rent and housing costs.
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