Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS)

Many Black Renters, Hit Worst By COVID, Remain in Dark About Billions in Relief Funds

But many renters, including Black Californians who lease residential property, may not know about the state’s new CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program or they may not have details on how to apply for the available assistance. Other advocates say some renters could simply be confused because there are multiple rental relief programs at the county or city level to help renters.