City of Gardena | Recreation & Human Services Department

2024 Rental Assistance Program

The City of Gardena (“City”) has developed a Rental Assistance Program (“Program”) to assist those experiencing financial hardships that are preventing them from paying their rent. This assistance 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.

For qualified applicants, the program will provide coverage for a minimum of six (6) months at a rate of 50% coverage for the first three months, then 25% coverage for the other three months. Applicants must be able to contribute 50% or more of their total monthly income towards rent. The total maximum amount per applicant for six months cannot exceed $10,000. This is a one-time payment (not-to-exceed six months of rent) and this payment will be made directly to the landlord or property management company.

Please read the guidelines for more information about the program:

• Rental Assistance Guidelines – English
• Rental Assistance Guidelines – Espanol

Please use the applications below to apply to the program:

• HPLA Rental Application – English
• HPLA Rental Application – Espanol