Benefits · Housing Assistance
How to apply for Handyworker Program (LA County)
Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA)
Who it's for
The Handyworker Program provides up to $9,000 in minor home repairs for low- and moderate-income homeowners in unincorporated Los Angeles County within the First, Fourth, and Fifth Supervisorial Districts. Covered repairs include minor plumbing, screen replacement, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, garbage disposal, and small appliance replacement. Funded by federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) money administered by LACDA. The home must be owner-occupied (single-family, mobile home, condo, or townhome), owned for at least one year, and carry homeowner's insurance. There is no age or disability requirement — only income and location.
This program only serves homeowners in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County within Supervisorial District 1, 4, or 5. Most addresses inside incorporated cities (and Districts 2 and 3) are not eligible. Confirm your home is in an eligible unincorporated community using the eligible-communities list on the program page, or call the district contact line, before you apply.
What you'll need
- Proof of homeownership (deed or recent property tax bill)
- Proof that home is located in unincorporated LA County within the First, Fourth, or Fifth Supervisorial District
- Proof of ownership for at least 12 months
- Current homeowner's insurance declaration page
- Proof of household income (Social Security award letter, pension statements, tax return)
- Government-issued photo ID for all adults in the household
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-626-586-1801
Renewals
one-time per project; same household may apply again after several years subject to funding
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