Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Government: Barger: Rent Relief Action Will Help Struggling Tenants

Supervisor Kathryn Barger via Facebook

Supervisors expand rent relief for Eaton Fire survivors; program offers new lifeline for at-risk households in Altadena and portions of Pasadena

A newly expanded Los Angeles County emergency rent relief initiative is expected to benefit struggling households in Altadena, Pasadena affected by the Eaton Fire following unanimous approval Tuesday by the Board of Supervisors.

The program, which specifically targets survivors of the Eaton Fire and other residents facing eviction or housing instability, raises the individual rent relief cap from $5,000 to $15,000 and adds $10 million in funding. The action was announced in an official press release issued by Los Angeles County.

Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger, whose district includes Altadena, said the amendments are designed to offer “real breathing room” to families rebuilding after recent disasters. “My goal is straightforward: to keep people in their homes and give them stability as they rebuild their lives,” Barger stated in the county’s announcement.

The expanded provisions will allow eligible residents to receive up to six months of rent assistance. County departments have also been directed to collect and analyze data on housing stability to inform future policy decisions.

The final motion was introduced by Supervisors Lindsey P. Horvath and Hilda L. Solis, with amendments from Barger. Full program details are available through official county channels.

Altadena residents affected by displacement or economic hardship may qualify under the updated guidelines, though local outreach and application logistics have not yet been detailed.