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United to House Los Angeles Emergency Renters Assistance Program (ULA ERAP)

APPLICATION OPEN: September 19, 2023 8:00 a.m. - October 2, 2023 6:00 p.m.


Program Information

Background

The City of Los Angeles has created a new rental assistance program funded through the United to House Los Angeles (ULA) measure to assist low-income residential renters who are at risk of homelessness due to unpaid rent as a result of COVID-19 or other financial hardship. To be eligible, a household must be obligated to pay rent on a residential dwelling and meet the requirements.


About the Program

Information & Eligibility

The program will cover up to six months of rental arrears. To be eligible, a household must be obligated to pay rent on a residential dwelling and meet the following requirements:

  1. Be a resident of the City of Los Angeles, regardless of immigration status. To verify if you live in the City of Los Angeles, go to neighborhoodinfo.lacity.gov.
  2. One or more individuals within the household have experienced a loss of employment, reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, or experienced other financial hardship between March 2020 and now.
  3. Have unpaid rent due to their current landlord for any month(s) between April 1, 2020, through now.
  4. The current household income is at or below 80% of the area median income (AMI).
2023 HUD LOW INCOME LIMITS FOR LOS ANGELES
Income Limit Category 1 Person 2 Persons 3 Persons 4 Persons 5 Persons 6 Persons 7 Persons 8 Persons
Low Income 80% of Median $70,650.00 $80,750.00 $90,850.00 100,900.00 $109,000.00 $117,050.00 $125,150.00 $133,200.00
2023 HUD LOW INCOME LIMITS FOR LOS ANGELES
Income Limit Category Low Income 80% of Median
1 Person $70,650.00
2 Persons $80,750.00
3 Persons $90,850.00
4 Persons 100,900.00
5 Persons $109,000.00
6 Persons $117,050.00
7 Persons $125,150.00
8 Persons $133,200.00

*Participants of Section 8 housing choice voucher, Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH), or living in project-based Section 8 or public housing are not eligible to apply to the program.

Prioritization

Priority will be given to applications from households with income at or below 30% of the Area Median Income (AMI) and who have unpaid rent beginning on April 1, 2020, through September 30, 2021. Applicants that do not meet the eligibility priority may be processed at a later time.
Once the above priority is met, the following applications will be selected that meet the following criteria:

2023 HUD LOW INCOME LIMITS FOR LOS ANGELES
Income Limit Category 1 Person 2 Persons 3 Persons 4 Persons 5 Persons 6 Persons 7 Persons 8 Persons
Very Low Income 50% of Median $44,150.00 $50,450.00 $56,750.000 $63,050.00 $68,100.00 $73,150.00 $78,200.00 $83,250.00
Extremely Low Income 30% of Median $26,500.00 $30,300.00 $34,100.00 $37,850.00 $40,900.00 $43,950.00 $46,950.00 $50,560.00
2023 HUD LOW INCOME LIMITS FOR LOS ANGELES
Income Limit Category Very Low Income 50% of Median Extremely Low Income 30% of Median
1 Person $44,150.00 $26,500.00
2 Persons $50,450.00 $30,300.00
3 Persons $56,750.000 $34,100.00
4 Persons $63,050.00 $37,850.00
5 Persons $68,100.00 $40,900.00
6 Persons $73,150.00 $43,950.00
7 Persons $78,200.00 $46,950.00
8 Persons $83,250.00 $50,560.00

Payment

The program will pay a maximum of six months of unpaid rent. Financial assistance will only be payable to the landlord of the rental property. It is highly recommended that tenants communicate with their landlord and provide accurate contact information for their landlord to avoid problems or delays in applications being funded.


How to Apply

Information to Have Available Before Applying Online:

Uploading your documents will expedite the processing of your application. However, it is not required at the time of submitting your application. If you do not upload documents now you will be required to provide them at a later time. The below documents will be required to determine your eligibility:

  • Proof of identification, such as a government-issued identification card with a photo.
  • Proof of residential tenancy, such as a rental agreement/lease, a notice issued by your current landlord, utility bill, etc.
  • Proof of current and past due rental amount, such as a rent receipt, rental ledger, etc.
  • Proof of household income, such as a tax return, 1099, or employer contact information, etc.
  • Proof of financial hardship such as loss of employment, reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, or other financial hardship between March 2020 and now.

Additionally, please have the following information available:

  • If you received prior rental assistance, please provide the program name and the month(s) paid.
  • Have your landlord’s contact information such as their phone number, email address, etc.

Information to Have Available Before Applying by Phone:

  • Know your unpaid rent amount and month(s) owed.
  • If you received prior rental assistance, please provide the program name and the month(s) paid.
  • Know your monthly household income for all household members.
  • Have your landlord’s contact information such as their phone number, email address, etc.

Information to Have Available Before Applying In Person:

In-person appointments have the option to provide documents. If you do not provide documents you will be notified at a later time to provide documents. The below documents will be required to determine your eligibility:

  • Proof of identification, such as a government-issued identification card with a photo.
  • Proof of residential tenancy, such as a rental agreement/lease, a notice issued by your current landlord, utility bill, etc.
  • Proof of current and past due rental amount, such as a rent receipt, rental ledger, etc.
  • Proof of household income, such as a tax return, 1099, or employer contact information, etc.
  • Proof of financial hardship such as loss of employment, reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, or other financial hardship between March 2020 and now.

If you do NOT provide documents during the time of filing your application in person, please be prepared to have the following information:

  • Know your unpaid rent amount and month(s) owed.
  • If you received prior rental assistance, please provide the program name and the month(s) paid.
  • Know your monthly household income for all household members.
  • Have your landlord’s contact information such as their phone number, email address, etc.

To Apply By Phone

Application Hotline: 1(888) 379-3150
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
TTY line (for hearing or speech impaired): 711


To Apply In Person

Before visiting a location below, please read the business hours since business hours and days of operation vary by location.

FamilySource Centers
Agency Name Address Region Phone Number Business Hours Additional Saturday Hours Notes
All Peoples Community Center 822 E 20th St, Los Angeles, CA 90011 Southeast LA (213) 747-6357 Monday to Thursday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
9/23 & 9/30 from 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
The last appointment will be at 1:30 PM
Barrio Action Youth and Family Center 4927 Huntington Drive, North, Los Angeles, CA 90032 Northeast LA (323) 221-0779 Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
9/23 & 9/30 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Located next to Council District 14 El Sereno Office
Bresee Foundation 184 South Bimini Place, Los Angeles CA 90004 Hollywood (213) 387-2822 Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
9/23 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Please ring doorbell for access
Central City Neighborhood Partners 501 S. Bixel Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017 Westlake (213) 482-8618 Monday to Thursday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
9/23 & 9/30 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Last appointment will be at 3:00 PM
Entrance located on 5th Street
El Centro de Ayuda 2130 E. First St. Suite #110, Los Angeles, CA 90033 Boyle Heights (323) 526-9301 Monday to Thursday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
9/23 & 9/30 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Located within Boyle Heights City Hall
El Centro Del Pueblo 1824 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026 Echo Park (213) 483-6335 Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
9/23 & 9/30 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
El Nido Family Centers: SLA 2069 W. Slauson Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90047 South LA (323) 998-0093 Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
9/23 & 9/30 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
El Nido Family Centers: Pacoima 11243 Glenoaks Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331 Pacoima (818) 896-7776 Monday & Wednesday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
9/23 & 9/30 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Koreatown Youth & Community Center 1230 Menlo Ave, Suite 100,Los Angeles, CA 90006 Wilshire (213) 365-7400 Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:30am - 6:00pm
Tuesday & Thursday 9:30am - 8:00pm
9/23 & 9/30 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
NEW Economics For Women (Van Nuys) 6946 Van Nuys Blvd. Suite 220 Van Nuys, CA 91405 Van Nuys (818) 786-4098 Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
9/23 & 9/30 from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
NEW Economics For Women (Canoga Park) 21400 Saticoy Street, Canoga Park, CA 91304 Canoga Park (818) 887-3872 Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
9/23 & 9/30 from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Children's Collective, Inc. 915 W Manchester Ave, Los Angeles CA 90044 South LA (323) 789-4717 Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
9/23 & 9/30 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Toberman Neighborhood Center 131 N. Grand Ave San Pedro, CA 90731 Wilmington/San Pedro (310) 832-1145 Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
9/23 & 9/30 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Watts Labor Community Action Committee 1212 E 108th Street Los Angeles, CA 90059 Watts (323) 357-6262 Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
9/23 & 9/30 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Watts Labor Community Action Committee Southeast L.A 2 5860 Avalon Blvd., Los Angeles 90003 Southeast LA (323) 357-6262 Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
9/23 & 9/30 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM


Note: Last appointment will be one hour before closing.


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Information Materials

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Frequently Asked Questions

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References

ULA Measures


Renter Protections

All renters in the City of Los Angeles have eviction protections which mean that your landlord must provide a legal reason for evictions, in some cases, a landlord must provide relocation assistance to tenants. For more information go to Housing.lacity.org/highlights/renter-protections

Stay Housed L.A.

Stay Housed L.A. is a partnership between Los Angeles County, the City of Los Angeles and local community and legal service providers. The program provides information and resources to keep people of Los Angeles in their homes.

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