LA County Supervisors to consider rental protections for families disrupted by ICE raids

Proposed ordinances would extend eviction thresholds to 2-3 months to help families impacted by immigration enforcement actions

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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The LA County Board of Supervisors will consider two separate rent protection ordinances on March 3 to help families impacted by recent ICE raids. One ordinance would increase the eviction threshold from one month to two months of unpaid rent in unincorporated areas, while a second motion proposes extending the threshold to three months and applying it countywide, including all 88 cities. The measures aim to provide more time for families who have lost breadwinners and income due to immigration arrests to avoid eviction and homelessness.

Why it matters

The ICE raids in LA County have destabilized entire neighborhoods and critical sectors of the economy, leading to long-term harm to workers, families, and businesses. This has left many families without paychecks and unable to pay rent, facing the threat of eviction and homelessness. The proposed rental protections are an effort by the Board of Supervisors to provide some stability and breathing room for these impacted households.

The details

One proposed ordinance would raise the eviction threshold from one month of unpaid rent to two months in unincorporated LA County areas. A separate motion would extend that threshold to three months and apply it countywide, including all 88 cities in LA County. The goal is to give families more time to get back on their feet after losing income due to immigration arrests. The back rent would still need to be paid, but tenants could be given a payment plan option.

  • The Board of Supervisors will consider the two rent protection ordinances on March 3, 2026.
  • A motion to increase the eviction threshold to two months was approved in concept by the Board on February 3, 2026.

The players

LA County Board of Supervisors

The governing body of Los Angeles County that is considering the rental protection ordinances.

Janice Hahn

Fourth District Supervisor who authored the motion to increase the eviction threshold to two months.

Lindsey Horvath

Third District Supervisor who introduced a motion to extend the eviction threshold to three months and apply it countywide.

Kathryn Barger

Fifth District Supervisor who cast the sole no vote on the two-month eviction threshold motion.

LA Tenants Union

A tenant advocacy group supporting the proposed three-month eviction threshold ordinance.

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What they’re saying

“This is a modest but necessary increase. With this additional month, I hope we can give families some breathing room while not putting the entire burden on landlords who depend on rental income to pay their own bills.”

— Janice Hahn, Fourth District Supervisor (dailynews.com)

“This Board has the authority to strengthen emergency protections to provide safety and stability for households impacted by these ongoing emergencies.”

— Lindsey Horvath, Third District Supervisor (dailynews.com)

“Having a window of time just makes sense, if our goal is to keep people in their homes.”

— Lupita Limón Corrales, Organizer, LA Tenants Union (dailynews.com)

What’s next

The Board of Supervisors will vote on the proposed three-month eviction threshold ordinance on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

The takeaway

The rental protection measures being considered by the LA County Board of Supervisors aim to provide a critical lifeline for families impacted by recent ICE raids, giving them more time to stabilize their finances and avoid eviction and homelessness. These actions highlight the local government's efforts to support vulnerable communities disrupted by federal immigration enforcement actions.