$10,000 Financial Assistance Grant Program
Below are details and a link for the $10,000 Financial Assistance grant from LA County that is being administered by the city of RPV. The finance department will be onsite at Ladera Linda 1-7pm next Wednesday (and during the community dinner 5-7pm) to help with applications or distribute checks (to those who apply online in advance).
Financial Assistance Grant Program
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes is administering an emergency financial assistance program that allocates $2.8 million in landslide relief funding from the office of Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn to deliver immediate aid to City residents impacted by land movement and utility shutoffs. Through this program, the City can provide up to $10,000 to each eligible affected property owner, with an estimated total of $2.8 million allocated for up to 280 eligible homeowners.
Purpose
The $10,000 grant is funded by the Fourth District Supervisor Janice Hahn as a Social Program. The grant program is to provide financial assistance to property owners affected by the Portuguese Bend Landslide.
Eligibility
As outlined within the geographic boundaries identified in the City Council proclaimed Local Emergency Declaration. https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/d54c2e096bc64daba637f835d4a34571/page/Portuguese-Bend-Landslide-Complex/
Eligible Costs
Eligible expenses may include, but are not limited to:
Supplies and equipment due to utility shutoffs.
Home repair and hardening measures that allow residences to remain occupied.
Housing expenses including, but not limited to, temporary housing, storage expenses, utility bills.
Eligible Property Owners Residing In:
Portuguese Bend Community Association, including surrounding properties.
Seaview
Portuguese Bend Beach Club
Application and Disbursement Process
Eligible property owners may apply:
Online by clicking the button below:
Online Application for a Financial Assistance Grant: https://cityofranchopalosverdes.formstack.com/forms/financial_assistance
Download Print Application for Financial Assistance Grant (PDF): https://www.rpvca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/22678/Financial_Assistance_Grant_Program-Packet_FINAL_FILLABLE
In person or by mail: RPV City Hall (Attn: Finance Department) 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. Rancho Palos Verdes 90275
Grant Support Center October 9 & 16, 2024 from 1pm-7pm Ladera Linda Community Center 32201 Forrestal Drive Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Appointments are highly encouraged. Book an appointment by clicking the button below:
Payments will be disbursed approximately a week after a complete packet is submitted.
Required documents:
Copy of Proof of Government Issued-ID
Receipts or a Personal Statement:
(1) Eligible applicants may submit receipts for eligible costs;
OR (2) Eligible applicants may choose an option in the application for a sworn statement confirming the expenses are eligible costs.
Property Owner's Declaration
For Questions
Call the City of Rancho Palos Verdes Finance Department at 310-544-5304 or email landslidefunds@rpvca.gov.