Community Corner

South Gate: LA County Rent Relief Program

LA County is launching a rental relief program and will be accepting applications from August 17–31.

August 12, 2020

LA County is launching a rental relief program and will be accepting applications from August 17–31. South Gate residents will be eligible for this new program.

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A tenant must complete an online application at https://211la.org/lacounty/rentrelief . If a tenant does not have access to a computer, they can call 2-1-1 and a representative can complete an online application on their behalf. The hotline will be available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM every day during the application period, and there will be representatives to assist in different languages.

Assistance will be provided to income-eligible households financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, including:

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  • Those who are currently at 30% of the median income can receive up to $10,000.
  • Those who are currently at 50% of the median income can receive up to $7,500.

Please click here for Frequently Asked Questions and a promotional flyer regarding the program.


This press release was produced by the City of South Gate. The views expressed are the author's own.