Los Angeles County renters affected by the coronavirus pandemic are encouraged to apply for the county’s $100 million COVID-19 Rent Relief program through Aug. 31.

The program is being administered by the Los Angeles County Development Authority using federal CARES Act funds and will assist 8,000 to 9,000 households.

The assistance is intended to help low-income tenants who have not paid rent or are behind due to hardships caused by the pandemic. Amounts received will vary, with those most in need receiving more assistance.

The program is not available to residents living in the city of Los Angeles, as the city also received its own allocation of federal CARES Act funds and offered a similar program. Rent relief payments will be directly made to property owners. A W-9 and participation agreement are needed from property owners to receive rental income on behalf of their qualified tenant; property owners must agree to the terms of the participation agreement. Citizenship documentation will not be requested from any party, renter or property owner. For information, visit rentrelief.lacda.org.