City of Glendale, CA
06/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/23/2026 12:17
New Glendale Rental Assistance Program Application Period to Open July 6, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 23, 2026
June 23, 2026
City Media Contact: Communications and Community Relations
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (818) 548-3342
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (818) 548-3342
New Glendale Rental Assistance Program Application Period to Open July 6, 2026
Glendale, CA - A new rental assistance program in Glendale aims to address housing affordability and stability for Glendale renters experiencing a destabilizing financial event. On July 6, 2026, the City of Glendale will open a two-week application period for the new Glendale Rental Assistance and Stabilization Program (GRASP), which will provide eligible renters with targeted temporary financial support. Applications will be available online at Engage.GlendaleCA.gov/GRASP.
The application period will close Monday, July 20, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
The application will be used to determine whether a household qualifies for the program and will allow the City to create a ranked list of qualified households based on urgency of need and other vulnerability factors identified by the program. To qualify for GRASP, applicants must:
- Be Glendale residents at the time of application, award, and participation,
- Have a gross household income less than 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) (See Area Median Income Information at end of release),
- Be prepared to provide verifying documents, and
- Be experiencing either a loss of housing, utility shutoff, rent eviction, job loss, or major medical expenses within the last 12 months. A more detailed listing of financial hardships can be found at Engage.GlendaleCA.gov/GRASP.
Depending on the household's circumstances and level of need, applicants may receive different types of assistance through GRASP. Assistance may include:
- Emergency rental assistance to prevent eviction
- Short-term income-support payments to help stabilize households experiencing temporary financial hardship
- Utility assistance to prevent shutoff or restore services
- A one-time housing-related support necessary to help households remain housed or secure stable housing within Glendale
Emergencies include being at risk of eviction, experiencing a utility shutoff, and/or a health or safety condition. In an emergency scenario, GRASP may cover up to six total months of rent and utilities per household.
Cost of living and affordable housing are top concerns for many Glendale households, according to the 2025 City of Glendale Community Survey. In September 2025, the Glendale City Council established GRASP using funding through the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency (LACAHSA) Renter Protection & Homelessness Prevention (RPHP) allocation. The Council provided additional direction on the program's structure in December.
Additional application periods will depend on the availability of funds after assisting eligible applicants with the highest level of need. To learn more about GRASP, visit Engage.GlendaleCA.gov/GRASP. The public may also contact the program at [email protected] or (818) 550-4727.
Free language assistance, interpreters, and reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request.
Because GRASP is exclusively a homelessness prevention program designed to keep active renters in their homes, homeowners, mortgage holders, and individuals who are currently experiencing homelessness are not eligible to apply. GRASP does not ask for or retain information regarding immigration status.
Because GRASP is exclusively a homelessness prevention program designed to keep active renters in their homes, homeowners, mortgage holders, and individuals who are currently experiencing homelessness are not eligible to apply. GRASP does not ask for or retain information regarding immigration status.
Area Median Income (AMI) Information
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Fiscal Year 2026 Income Limits for Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Metro Fair Market Rents (FMR) Area
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Income Limit Category
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Persons in Family
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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Very Low (50%) Income Limits ($)
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58,300
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66,650
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74,950
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83,300
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89,950
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96,600
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103,250
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Low (80%) Income Limits ($)
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93,300
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106,600
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119,950
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133, 250
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143,900
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154,600
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165,250
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About Glendale
Known as the "Jewel City," Glendale is the fourth largest city of Los Angeles County. With a population of almost 200,000, Glendale is a thriving cosmopolitan city that is rich in history, culturally diverse, and offers nearly 50 public parks & facilities, with easy access to a municipal airport. It is the home to a vibrant business community, with major companies in healthcare, entertainment, manufacturing, retail, and banking. Visit GlendaleCA.gov for more information and follow us on social media @MyGlendale.
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