The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved rent relief funds for those impacted by the January wildfires and for residents affected by recent federal immigrant enforcement operations.

The Emergency Rent Relief Program allocates approximately $30 million in rent relief to both groups of residents.

"Whether you are fighting to survive the impacts of the fires or of ICE, we are standing with you to keep you housed," said Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, who introduced the final motion.

The county already had roughly $10 million in a wildfire rent relief fund as well as eviction-protection measures, but the need for rent relief is expected to continue as residents exhaust FEMA and insurance support.

"These households are eligible for up to six months of rent relief, not to

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