By Brett Callwood
The City of Gardena has announced that it has developed a “Rental Assistance Program to assist those experiencing financial hardships that are preventing them from paying their rent.”
This assistance, they said in a statement, “is made possible by the State’s PLHA (Permanent Local Housing Allocation) Program and the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA). Specifically, this program will assist Gardena residents undergoing financial hardship due to job loss and/or reduction in wages; including those that are experiencing homelessness.”
According to the information provided, “For qualified applicants, the program will provide coverage for six month period at a rate of 50% coverage for the first three months, then 25% coverage for the other three months. Applicant’s total monthly income must show ability to cover at least 50% of the monthly rent. The total maximum amount per household for six months cannot exceed $10,000. Payment will be made directly to the landlord or property management company.”
Those who wish to be considered should confirm their household falls within the City of Gardena Incorporated Boundary by:
- Viewing the Gardena Boundary Map
- Contacting the Human Services Division at (310) 217-9574 or email emergencyservices@cityofgardena.org and staff can verify.
Applications will only be accepted on October 14, 2025, from 11:00 am-4:30 pm in person. If that doesn’t work, Sign up o the Emergency Services email list to be notified of future dates the City is accepting Rental Assistance Applications, at: https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001lJQRN5NcYwl2AqbEfBo5jQ7b7cuyJjsj_-Pv31DLvTUD9cCNJfNBO-bnB7V51sJF1D9wEHGopaq3RtTxpzgiUsp7auAoM1Xib1OE9UdJ2fljxfDcbyXbX_ezHckCdjOzkhaTJQbTEhB_69uaGAdmIB-jUoMyvFAE
