The Los Angeles County Development Authority is offering $2,500 to eligible property owners who partner with the county and rent available units to emergency housing voucher holders.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has allocated 1,964 emergency housing vouchers to the LACDA to assist residents in need, including individuals and families experiencing homelessness and people who are victims of domestic violence or human trafficking. Property owners who have units located in the jurisdictions served by the LACDA and the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles are eligible for the program.

Property owners will receive a one-time reimbursement up to $5,000 for new contract inspection repairs, and a $2,500 signing bonus for each unit leased to an emergency voucher holder.

“This unprecedented global pandemic requires unprecedented actions to protect people experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable populations,” said Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Hilda L. Solis, 1st District. “The additional monetary incentives being offered to property owners throughout the county to house emergency housing voucher holders is a promising tool. I thank the Los Angeles County Development Authority for helping to lead innovative win-win solutions.”

“These robust incentives send a clear message to our property owner partners that we want to do all we can to make the program work for them, as well as for our families that are in dire need,” LACDA Executive Director Emilio Salas added. “On top of incentive bonuses, we’re also willing to help subsidize the cost of repairs to bring a unit up to standard, which is an unprecedented benefit not likely to be found anywhere in the country.”

Property owners who are interested in the program can call (626)586-1585, or email lacdaincentives@lacda.org.