Starting next week, Los Angeles County will begin taking applications from people seeking a portion of $23 million in funds for rent and mortgage relief.

The program is designed to help landlords and homeowners catch up on missed housing payments and other expenses after living through January’s fires or recent federal immigration enforcement .

The application period opens Wednesday morning at 9 a.m.

Stephanie Chandler, directing attorney of eviction prevention at the L.A.-based Housing Rights Center , said the purpose of the program is “to keep people housed and help mitigate some of the unfortunate impacts that folks have had over this past year from many different fronts.”

Receiving help depends on whether you meet specific eligibility criteria and can provide certai

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