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February 10, 2025
California REALTORS® to award $1 million in housing assistance grants to Southern California fire victims
LOS ANGELES (Feb. 10) – Thanks to a generous donation by the REALTORS® Relief Foundation, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) is awarding housing assistance grants to homeowners and renters affected by the Southern California wildfires in January 2025.
Through a $1 million gift from the REALTORS® Relief Foundation, C.A.R. is offering disaster relief grants up to $1,000 per household to provide housing-related financial assistance. Eligible applicants may receive assistance for mortgage relief, rental payments, or temporary housing, such as hotel stays due to displacement from their primary residence.
“With so many homes and businesses lost and a housing crisis that existed long before the fires, REALTORS® recognize the importance of reaching out and helping their communities to recover and rebuild,” said C.A.R. President Heather Ozur. “As residents begin the long process of starting over, the REALTOR® community is glad to be able to provide some immediate support in their time of need. We encourage impacted families to apply today and take the first step toward recovery,” said Ozur.
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UPDATE (Feb. 19):
In just one week, we received over 1,200 applications—far exceeding our available funding. With a total of $1 million allocated for this program, we have now reached full capacity and are no longer accepting new applications. We recognize the immense challenges faced by those affected, and while we wish we could provide assistance to everyone in need, our resources are limited. If additional funding becomes available or if we are able to launch another relief program, we will share updates on this webpage.
For more than 24 years, the REALTORS® Relief Foundation has been a lifeline for communities affected by disasters, providing housing-related assistance to be distributed by state and local associations. Since 2001, the foundation has distributed more than $43 million in aid, helping more than 25,000 families nationwide.
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