Resources for Eviction Prevention, Legal Aid etc. 

• Rent Freeze Protection

• Emergency Rule that effectively stops all evictions

• Housing Rights Center

• Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles 

• BASTA, Inc. 

Housing Resources in the Community

• HUD California

• Housing Rights Center Los Angeles

• Tenant Rights, Laws and Protections: California

• CA Tenant and Landlord Rights and Responsibilities Handbook

• Housing Authority-Los Angeles

**Search Low Income Housing in LA County

EMERGENCY VOUCHERS:

As you are aware, there are no current section 8 vouchers open in our catchment area or surrounding cities. However, cities are offering emergency vouchers based on need. The applicant will need to contact the City Hall directly and request an emergency housing voucher through the housing department.

Please find the links below: 

• https://www.ci.claremont.ca.us/government/departments-divisions/planning-division/housing

LEGAL REFERRALS:

If your consumer and/or family is facing an eviction or having difficulty paying their rent due to COVID they can reach out to these legal referrals for advice or assistance. Both Stay Housed LA and NLSLA offer workshops and assistance to keep residents housed in their current residence.

Please find the links below: 

• https://www.stayhousedla.org
• https://nlsla.org/

The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles has a new case management section that works directly with individuals facing eviction or are in need of housing resources. Recently, they shared they also have grants available for those impacted by COVID, due to loss of wages or other factors. The link to their eviction site is listed below.

•  Eviction Defense - LAFLA: Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles

If your consumer has received an eviction notice the individual can apply for rental assistance through Volunteers of America. The individual would need to be part of their Spa program AND have received a 3-day notice to vacate to be considered. If they qualify, they can contact the office number 626.442.4357 for a screening. Individuals should be able to enroll in Spa by contacting the screening number directly or 211. Please note, this is for individuals, NOT families and there is a waiting list. 

• Volunteers of America - Helping America’s most vulnerable | Volunteers of America (voa.org)

HOMELESS SHELTER REFERRALS:

If a person is at risk for homelessness (including couch surfing) there are 2 programs through LA Homeless Services Authority that would benefit our consumers if they were looking for financial assistance with housing and permanent affordable housing. If qualified, programs can pay 12-24 months of rent.  

1. Access Door Program: Prevention; Outreach; Housing Stability
2. Home Safe Program: APS referred for senior and dependent adult. 

• LAHSA - Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

If a person has a vehicle AND a minor child, they can reach out to Safe Parking LA. They provide a safe parking area as well as social services, employment specialist, educational support and assistance to provide resources to obtain a residence. The direct link: 

• Home - Safe Parking LA

For information on Homeless Shelters in our catchment area that also provides services to assist individuals with their needs. You can also access the information at: 

•  Hope For Home Pomona | Pomona CA | Facebook

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