A Community of Families
Help for Homeowners

Bell Housing Rehabilitation Program
The City of Bell can assist eligible homeowners using funds received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

The City's Housing Rehabilitation Program offers you the opportunity to make repairs and improvements such as:

  • Roofing
  • Kitchen or Bathroom Reparis
  • Improving Heating System
  • Energy Saving Improvements
  • Electrical and Plumbing
  • Painting/Stucco
Click here to download a brochure with more info.



Bell Handyworker Program
Handyworker information coming soon.


HERO Program
The County of Los Angeles is also offering a program to make home ownership possible for first-time homebuyers. To learn more about the HERO program, download the brochure or call (323) 890-7034.


Utility Assistance Programs
The Southern California Gas Company offers a wide range of assistance programs for qualifying customers on a limited income or with special medical needs:

  • The California Alternate Rate for Energy (CARE) program provides a 20-percent rate discount on the monthly natural gas bill. Customers may be eligible automatically if they currently receive benefits from the Women, Infants and Children, Healthy Families, Medi-Cal/Medicaid, Food Stamps, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or LIHEAP programs.
  • The Direct Assistance Program (DAP) provides energy-saving home improvements to income-qualified renters and homeowners. Free services include: door weather-stripping and caulking to keep out drafts; ceiling insulation to keep the home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter; low-flow showerheads that can save energy used to heat water; furnace replacement (owner-occupied homes only) and other minor home repairs.
  • People who require additional heating for health reasons may qualify for additional natural gas service at the lowest rate through the Medical Baseline Allowance program. There are no income requirements for the Medical Baseline program; however, doctor certification is required.
  • The Gas Assistance Fund provides a one-time grant to customers during the winter who are income-qualified and unable to pay their bill. The program, which is available until funds are depleted, is administered by the United Way of Greater Los Angeles and is funded by donations from customers and employees of The Gas Company, as well as shareholders of Sempra Energy, The Gas Company's parent company.

For all customers, The Gas Company also offers hundreds of dollars in rebates for the purchase of energy-efficient appliances and can provide customers with a free energy- and water-saving kit. The kit includes three faucet aerators and a low-flow showerhead to help customers save energy and water. These devices allow air to enter into the water stream, maintaining a high-pressure flow while reducing water usage – ultimately saving money.

Customers can enroll in the assistance programs or request payment arrangements by visiting The Gas Company's Web site, www.socalgas.com/extrahelp, or calling The Gas Company toll-free at 1-(800) 427-2200 or 1-(800) 342-4545 in Spanish.


HPRP Program
Are you homeless or at risk of becoming homeless? You may be eligible for the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) if you are homeless or at risk of homelessness because of a financial hardship. Through this program, you could receive monetary support for:

  • Back rent
  • Past due gas and electric bills
  • Security deposit
  • Utility turn-on fee

Some income and residency restrictions apply to be eligible for this program. If you feel you may benefit from this program, please contact us at 1-(800) 973-3370 or at the Los Angeles County Housing Resource website, http://housing.lacounty.gov.


Foreclosure Prevention Clinics
Los Angeles Neighborhood Housing Services presents
Foreclosure Prevention Clinics held at the the following locations:

  • Los Angeles, Tuesdays and Thursdays


    6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
    3926 Wilshire Blvd. #200
    Los Angeles, California, 90010

  • Pacoima, Thursdays


    6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
    Pacoima NeighborWorks Homeownership Center
    11243 Glenoaks Blvd. #9
    Pacoima, California 91331

  • RSVP Required


    Please bring your mortgage statements and budget information to the event. To reserve your space in class, call us at (213) 381-2862, (888) 89-LANHS, (888) 895-2647 or email us at counseling@lanhs.org. Visit us online at www.lanhs.org.