What if I live in a motel or Airbnb? Residents of a hotel/motel/Airbnb for 3 days or more who meet RRP eligibility criteria and can provide supporting documentation of their stay/tenancy are eligible for assistance.
In its absence, a completed, signed self-attestation form is acceptable. The applicant should submit their recertification as supporting documentation. These households can receive assistance for rent arrears as well as the current month and three future months of rent, assuming they meet other RRP eligibility requirements. Low Income Housing Credit, Public Housing, or Indian Housing Block Grant-assisted properties are eligible for RRP, but only for the tenant’s portion of their rent. What if I live in subsidized housing? Tenants of federally subsidized housing, e.g. The applicant’s portion of the rent will be prorated and paid directly to the landlord, assuming the applicant meets other RRP eligibility requirements. In this situation, the applicant must submit the Roommate Certification form to self-certify that they are living with a non-family member. The applicant does not need to include their roommates' income on the application. What if I live with roommates, but I’m the only one who needs assistance? If multiple roommates live in the same household, but only one roommate needs RRP assistance, the tenant in need of assistance can apply for their portion of the rent. Having a cosigner does not affect the eligibility of an application for assistance. What if I live in student housing? Student housing is an eligible use for RRP funds as long as there is a lease in place between the student and a landlord. Any rent-related fees or expenses must be outlined in the lease agreement to be considered. What expenses can be paid by RRP? Past due rent since April 1, 2020, current month’s rent and three (3) months’ prospective rent for eligible tenants. Your monthly rent is 150% below Fair Market Rent (FMR) The determination of income includes any unemployment insurance received by a member of the household but does not include one-time payments such as a stimulus check. Your gross household income must be at or below 80% area median income (AMI) based on current month’s income. One or more individuals within the household has qualified for unemployment benefits or experienced a financial hardship due, directly or indirectly, to Covid-19, including, but not limited to, one of the following:Ī tenant’s place of employment has closedĪ tenant has experienced a reduction in hours of workĪ tenant must stay home to care for children due to closure of day care and/or schoolĪ tenant must stay home to care for children due to distance learningĪ tenant has lost or experienced a reduction in child or spousal supportĪ tenant has been unable to find employment due to COVID-19.Ī tenant is unwilling or unable to participate in employment due to risk of illness from COVID-19Ī tenant has an increase in childcare expensesĪ tenant has an increase in medical expensesĪ tenant has an increase in utility costs
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