New Emergency Rental Assistance Program Updates

New Emergency Rental Assistance Program Updates

Eligibility Criteria - The program can only serve people who meet the following criteria:

  • Household income below 80% Area Median Income (AMI)
  • At risk of homelessness or housing instability

One of the following due to COVID-19:

  • Qualifies for unemployment benefits
  • Reduction in household income
  • Incurred significant costs
  • Experienced a financial hardship
  • Lease or oral lease documentation

They hope to serve 10,000-12,000 households. Assistance can be given for back rent as well as upcoming rent.

Application available online March 15th

https://covidrentrelief.alleghenycounty.us/ website is live and you can visit now to sign up for updates

Toolkit for Partners is available now: https://covidrentrelief.alleghenycounty.us/toolkit-for-partners/