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Rental Assistance

Find rental relief. The COVID-19 pandemic has put millions of Americans at risk for losing their homes. Emergency Rental Assistance Programs (ERAP) have been authorized by Congress to provide more than $20 billion in rental relief to qualifying households. Use our nationwide database to find your local ERAP program and start the application process so you can get the rental relief you need.

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Renters

How ERAP Works For Renters

Across the nation, approximately 1 in 5 renters is behind on rent payments. Many of these are essential workers and low-income families. If you’ve been impacted by COVID-19, you may be eligible to get relief through an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). ERAP programs will cover back rent and utilities for qualifying households.

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Landlords

Help Your Tenants Get ERAP

More than 10 million people across the U.S. are behind on their rent payments due to COVID-19. Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) funds are paid directly to landlords and utility companies so tenants can remain in their residences and avoid housing insecurities. Landlords can use our database to locate ERAP programs and direct affected tenants to apply. In some states, landlords can apply on behalf of their tenants to participate and receive assistance under the Emergency Rental Assistance Program.

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States & Local Governments

The Emergency Rental Assistance Program has made more than $20 billion available to households who are behind on rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our database provides a central location for renters to find their local program. List your program on our database so you can help distribute funds to qualifying households in your state, city, or territory.

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Based on the information provided, this household is above 80% Area Median Income (AMI) for [LIST AREA]. This household may not be eligible to receive ERAP assistance.

Based on the information provided, this household is at or below 80% Area Median Income (AMI) for [LIST AREA]. This household may be eligible to receive ERAP assistance.

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Based on the information provided, this household is at or below 50% Area Median Income (AMI) for [LIST AREA]. This household may be eligible to receive priority ERAP assistance.

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FAQ

The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) is part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. ERAP provides $25 billion to assist households that are unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The US Department of the Treasury is responsible for the federal administration, monitoring, and oversight of the $25 billion ERAP. State and local governments are responsible for administering the program at the household level.

State and local governments use the funds to provide assistance with rent and utility/home energy costs to eligible low-income households impacted by COVID-19.

Low-income households impacted by COVID-19. An eligible household must pay rent on a residential dwelling and the household must:
1. Have a household income at or below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI), and,
2. Be at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability, and,
3. Have one or more individuals within the household who have experienced a decrease in income as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Documentation requirements vary by local ERAP administrators. ERAP guidelines state that applicants must provide documentation that one or more members of the applicant's household meet the following conditions due to the COVID-19 outbreak:
1. The household has an income at or below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI).
2. The household demonstrates a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
3. One or more individuals within the household:

  • Qualifies for unemployment
  • Has experienced a reduction in household income
  • Incurred significant costs
  • Experienced a financial hardship due to COVID-19
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