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The County provides housing programs to benefit and protect residents. These programs range from establishing and enforcing zoning and building codes for unincorporated areas, to providing housing for low-income residents, to inspecting housing and institutions to ensure they are safe, sanitary and fit for human habitation.

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Community Organizations Can Become Energy Champions
Energy Upgrade California has launched the “Energy Champions” program to help community-based organizations raise money by encouraging homeowners in their communities to make their homes more energy efficient. An Energy Champion organization can receive $500 for each homeowner they introduce to the program who completes a home energy upgrade.
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County Map Updates on Twitter
A new Twitter account launched by the Los Angeles County Public Works Department is helping to put residents on the map – literally. Those signing up for the service will receive daily updates on tract map and parcel map recordation, as well as other land surveying and development-related information.

Financial Help Available To Assist With Rent
The County of Los Angeles is offering financial assistance for eligible renters through the federal Recovery Act’s Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP). If you know of family, friends, clients, or community members who are experiencing financial hardship and need help with rent, HPRP may be able to assist.
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County's Section 8 Housing Program Gets Positive Rating
The Los Angeles County Housing Authority has received its highest performance score to date for its Section 8 housing program. The agency scored 120 out of possible 145 points in rating by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Housing Resource Center Serves as Clearinghouse
The Los Angeles County Housing Resource Center is a web-based clearinghouse for information on affordable, special needs, accessible, and emergency housing within the County of Los Angeles.

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Housing & Development Links

	Building & Safety This website provides on-line assistance with building codes and standards, guidance on obtaining permits, requirements for building plan submission, construction details, and reporting violations. Codes, Standards & Guidelines \| Safety Violation \| Permit Fees \| Permit Offices
	Community Development The Community Development Commission website is filled with information and resources for affordable housing and various programs for low- and moderate-income level individuals and families living in L.A. County.
	Housing Assistance This website will help those looking for affordable housing, public housing programs, or on-line registration as a new property owner. Consumer Housing Advice \| First Time Homebuyers \| Homeless Services Authority \| Safe House Program \| Special Needs Housing
	Housing Inspection Information The Department of Public Health is responsible for routinely inspecting all apartments and condominiums with five units or more to ensure that housing within the County is safe, sanitary, and fit for human habitation. Renters & Landlords
	Land Use & Zoning County Code information is provided on planning and zoning, zoning ordinance summary, and community/area/neighborhood plan documents.
	Property Tax Portal This website is filled with information for taxpayers, providing an overview and specific detail about the property tax process in L.A. County. Property Assessment Information \| Property Assessment Appeals \| Secured Property Taxes \| Unsecured Property Taxes