Rental Assistance
Loans for eviction prevention, Section 8, and other urgent needs, up to $12,000.
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Fees
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You can use a Rental Assistance loan for things like:
- Basic furniture
- Emergency rent loan
- Emergency repairs
- Eviction prevention
- First and last month’s rent
- Moving expenses
- Section 8 housing assistance
- Security deposits
- Senior housing assistance
- Veteran housing assistance
| Number of Guarantors | Maximum Loan Amount |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 1 | $7,500 |
| 2 | $12,000 |
All borrowers must have at least one qualified guarantor. | |
Eligibility
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a current CA issued ID and Social Security number.
- Applicants must have a CA issued ID or driver's license showing permanent residency in Los Angeles, Ventura or Santa Barbara County
- Applicants must demonstrate a need
- Documentation provided must have a consistent mailing address
- Applicants must show ability to repay the loan. Loans are paid back within 36 months and payments begin 30-45 days after receiving funding. (A few of our loan funds have shorter or longer repayment rates, please check the loan description for more information.)
- Guarantor requirements are listed in the table above
- Applicants cannot be a current Borrower or Guarantor on a JFLA loan
- Please note, married couples are considered as one applicant or one guarantor
JFLA offers interest-free emergency loans to Los Angeles County and Ventura County residents in dire need of rental loans and housing assistance.
Loans To Help With Rent
If you can’t pay rent and you’re in need of non-profit rent assistance, start your application today and see if you qualify for an emergency rent loan. Even with bad credit, you may be eligible for rental help or housing assistance.
Disabled Veterans Housing Assistance
We take pride in providing assistance to the veteran community in Los Angeles. We provide not only rental assistance to veterans, but loans that can be put towards cars and transportation, utilities, vocational training, food, clothing, and dental or medical emergencies.
For items such as:
- Security deposits
- Section 8 housing assistance
- Eviction prevention
- Moving expenses
- Emergency rent loan
- First and last month’s rent
- Basic furniture
- Emergency repairs
- Veteran housing assistance
- Senior housing assistance
Other critical housing-related needs are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
For more information about our loan programs, contact info@jfla.org .
At Jewish Free Loan, we rely on guarantors instead of collateral to secure your loan. A guarantor is someone who can guarantee to pay back the loan if you do not. A guarantor is at least 25 years old and has strong credit. A friend, family member, or employer are examples of a guarantor.