Here’s what you need to know before applying for rental assistance in Long Beach
Applications can be submitted starting July 13 and can be dropped off via mail no later than July 23 or in-person by July 27.
Council tables rent repayment plan, instead moves to provide more assistance to tenants
Meanwhile about 100 protesters marched to the home of Councilwoman Suzie Price on Tuesday during the City Council meeting, demanding more favorable policies for the city’s tenants.
City will begin paying up to $1,000 in rent for tenants affected by COVID-19
The city will pay $1,000 a month for 3 months to qualifying residents, with the application period opening next month.
City could pay a portion of some Long Beach residents’ rent as soon as July
Under the program the city could pay up to $1,000 per month for three months to qualifying residents’ landlords.
Long Beach looks at giving money directly to residents to cover rent
The program could mirror what the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved last week which could provide monetary assistance to renters for three months.