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Council keeps $500 family cap for San Fernando Together emergency assistance after tax and benefit concerns
Summary
City staff recommended keeping the San Fernando Together financial-assistance thresholds at $500 per family and $250 per individual to avoid triggering IRS reporting requirements and potential impacts to other public benefits; council concurred and directed staff to continue program administration through partner Home Again LA.
The San Fernando City Council confirmed staff recommendations to retain the previously approved emergency assistance thresholds for the city’s San Fernando Together program at $500 per eligible family and $250 per individual.
Why this matters: The program provides short-term financial relief to households affected by recent federal immigration enforcement operations. Council directed staff to consult with the program administrator, Home Again LA, and to keep thresholds as-is to avoid unintended…
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