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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 25, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in California, we recommend that you visit the Secretary of State's website or the California COVID-19 portal.

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Description of Program and Relief

Moratorium on Certain Residential and Commercial Evictions

The City of Long Beach has issued an emergency ordinance placing a moratorium on evictions for non-payment of rent by residential and commercial tenants financially impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. The emergency ordinance also prohibits landlords from assessing late fees for non-payment of rent to tenants financially impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Tenants have until July 31, 2021, to pay all delayed rent to landlords without incurring late charges or other fees.

The moratorium does not apply to large commercial tenants that are: multi-national or publicly traded companies; companies with 500 or more employees; and tenants at the Long Beach Airport, tenants in the Harbor, or tenants in the Tidelands areas.

Government or Lead Agency

Long Beach City Council

Dates Available

Effective March 24 through September 30, 2020. The ordinance also applies retroactively to any eviction notice served after March 4.

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

Tenants must provide notice to their landlord that the tenant cannot afford to pay their rent within three days of receiving an eviction notice. The tenant must also provide documentation proving they have had a substantial loss of income due to COVID-19.

As noted above, the moratorium does not apply to large commercial tenants that are: multi-national or publicly traded companies; companies with 500 or more employees; and tenants at the Long Beach Airport, tenants in the Harbor, or tenants in the Tidelands areas.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

Tenants must provide notice to their landlord within three days of receiving an eviction notice.

Contact for More Information

City of Long Beach COVID-19 Information Line: (562) 570-4636

List of Additional Information

Please see press releases regarding the moratorium here and here.


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