Housing & Grants

New LA County eviction moratorium passed February 2025 to temporarily protect renters from eviction who have lost income due to recent wildfire disaster.

Please visit https://dcba.lacounty.gov/rentstabilization/ for more information

Applies to renters with a household income at or below 150% of the area median income
This new regulation will prohibit landlords from evicting most fire-affected tenants over the next six months (through July 31, 2025)
To qualify, tenants must submit a form confirming they have lost at least 10% of their income
Grants a 12-month repayment window, meaning back rent must be paid by July 31, 2026
The ordinance applies to both incorporated and unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County
The moratorium applies countywide, overriding local eviction rules

As of January 1, free legal services available for eligible tenants facing eviction.

Please visit https://dcba.lacounty.gov/trtc/ for more information

You may be eligible for free legal services through the County’s eviction defense/Tenant Right to Counsel Program, Stay Housed LA, if you meet the following criteria:

Received and Eviction Notice (Unlawful Detainer)
Live in UNINCORPORATED Los Angeles County; and
Your household income is at or under 80% of the area median income, as defined by the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
For more information, or to apply for legal help, visit the Stay Housed LA website or call the SHLA Hotline at 888-694-0040.