The joy of the holiday season can quickly be ruined by scams, theft, and fraud. Before you make a purchase or a donation it’s important to use caution. To help…| Los Angeles County Department of Consumer & Business Affairs
As we reflect on 2024, I want to express my sincere gratitude for the vital connections and partnerships that have been essential to DCBA’s work. None of what we do would be possible without your unwavering support.| Consumer & Business
The Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) announced the formal close of the LA County Rent Relief Program. The initiative, which opened December 12, 2023, and concluded June 4, 2024, successfully distributed more than $81 million in direct financial assistance to landlords across the County, helping protect housing stability for thousands […]| Consumer & Business
Four groundbreaking programs, rooted in equity and economic justice, have earned Los Angeles County national recognition from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA), alongside key County partners and community-based organizations, has been named a 2025 NACo Achievement Award winner for its leadership and collaboration on initiatives tackling […]| Consumer & Business
Two important worker protections went into effect on July 1, 2025 for many people who work in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. Minimum Wage Increase The minimum wage has…| Los Angeles County Department of Consumer & Business Affairs
The Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) has begun disbursing funds through the LA County Household Relief Grant, a program designed to provide timely financial assistance…| Los Angeles County Department of Consumer & Business Affairs
How to spot and report human trafficking in Los Angeles County Wildfires and other disasters leave more than just physical destruction behind. Beyond the loss of homes and property, vulnerable…| Los Angeles County Department of Consumer & Business Affairs
As Los Angeles County recovers from the Eaton and Palisades Fires, the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) is warning residents to be on the lookout for government imposter…| Los Angeles County Department of Consumer & Business Affairs
In response to the devastation caused by the Eaton and Pacific Palisades wildfires, the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) is launching the LA County Household Relief Grant Program.…| Los Angeles County Department of Consumer & Business Affairs
On Jan. 7, 2025, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors declared local emergencies because of the Palisades Fire, which is burning in the areas of Pacific Palisades and other communities in the western portion of Los Angeles County, and the Eaton Fire, which is burning in Altadena, Pasadena, and neighboring communities.| Consumer & Business
