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New homeless prevention rental assistance program
Long Beach
Summary
The city is launching a prevention program with about $2.5 million for rental assistance — up to $36,000 or six months of rent per household — administered with the Housing Authority, rolling out next month. An older adult shallow subsidy is also in the works.
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Last discussed Feb 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
About $2.5 million in rental assistance; roughly $4.5 million total in new LA County prevention funding.
✅Who benefits
Renters at risk of homelessness who need help catching up on rent.
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