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Friday deadline approaches for LA County post-fire and immigration raid rent relief
A "for rent" sign hangs outside a Los Angeles apartment building.
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It’s the last day for landlords and homeowners to apply to a Los Angeles County program for help paying rent and mortgages following last year’s fires and subsequent federal immigration raids.
The deadline: The county plans to close the program on Friday at 4:59 p.m. The program has been open since Dec. 17.
The process: The program has $23 million available to help landlords and homeowners cover up to six months of missed rent or mortgage payments. Tenants are not able to apply directly to the program. County officials have instead encouraged renters to fill out this form to push their landlord to apply.
The barriers: The paperwork requirements are extensive, including proof of identification, proof of income, proof of property ownership, copies of leases and estimates for property repairs. Applicants seeking help due to federal immigration actions will be asked to provide proof of deportation or detainment.
Read our previous story… to learn more about how to prepare your application.
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