From July 2nd, 2008 through October 15, 2008, my office will be providing assistance to residents who wish to apply for the Homeowners Renters Assistance Program.

The Requirements to apply are:

- Claimant must have total household income of $44,096 or less (for income received in 2007)

- Claimant must have lived in a qualified rented residence in CA (subject to property tax) and paid more than $50 or more per month for rent during 2007 or owned and lived in own home in CA on December 31, 2007 (includes: apartment, mobile home or floating homes taxed as property)

- Claimant is one of the following: U.S. Citizen, designated alien, a qualified alien AND claimant is one of the following on or before December 31st, 2007: Age 62 or older, blind or disabled

You can pick up an application form from our district office between 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.

If you'd like assistance in filling out the form, please call our office at (323) 890-2790 to make an appointment.