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California COVID-19 Rent Relief program is closed.

The California COVID-19 Rent Relief program assisted over 371,000 households with more than $4.7 billion in rent and utility assistance during the COVID-19 emergency. Please see our dashboard link below for more data about the program.

The SAFHR for Renters and Landlords program closed in February 2023. Find information about historical payments or 1099s here.

October 1, 2023 Important Update for ERAP Applicants

New York State ERAP applications stopped being accepted after January 20, 2023, at 9:00pm Eastern Standard Time. Individuals will not be able to submit applications, or complete applications that have been started but not submitted, after 9:00pm on January 20, 2023.

The household has an income at or below 80 percent of Area Median Income (AMI) as established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

If you live in a county covered by the state rent relief program (housing.ca.gov ) the agency will review your application to see if you qualify for the program. If you qualify, the agency can cover up to 18 months of rental debt and utilities assistance from April 2020 to March 2022.

At a glance: What a landlord cannot do in California in 2024

Landlords can't raise rent more than 10% total or 5% + CPI increase (whichever is lower) over a 12-month period. No-fault evictions are prohibited, so landlords can't evict a tenant without cause.

FUNDING STATUS: DMH Housing will be accepting RAP one-time assistance applications in October 2024. Applications will be accepted in the first five working days of October: 10/1/24-10/7/24. The deadline to submit a complete application is 10/7/24 at 5:00 pm.

What is the hardship program in Missouri? ›

The purpose of the Temporary Assistance Program is to provide assistance to needy families with children so they can be cared for in their own home and to reduce dependency by promoting job preparation, work and marriage.

The program provides a one-time $500 payment program for qualified households. The program, spearheaded by Mayor Jones, is administered by the United Way of Greater St. Louis, the Department of Human Services, and the Treasurer's Office. On December 18, 2021, the City of St.

ERAP provides significant economic relief to help low and moderate-income households at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability by providing rental arrears, temporary rental assistance, and utility arrears assistance.

If you have already submitted a Hardship Declaration to your landlord or to Housing Court because of COVID related hardship, you can still apply for funds through ERAP to receive assistance for the back rent you owe.

PROTECTIONS FOR TENANTS

Once a landlord accepts an ERAP payment, the tenant cannot be evicted for not paying rent during the period covered or for an expired lease during the 12 months following this payment.

Eligible renters can also receive help paying future rent, equal to 25% of their monthly amount to help them stay in their homes, and 100% of up to 12 months of unpaid or future utility bills.

Information for public housing tenants

You will pay rent based on 25% of your total household's assessable income. Your rent can change after you've started your tenancy - for example, your household income may change if someone leaves or joins the household.

PRAP is intended to prevent or end homelessness and housing crisis by: Rapidly rehousing people capable of sustaining private rental after initial support. Supporting at risk households to sustain affordable and appropriate housing in the private rental market.