EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) can provide residential rent and utility assistance to eligible individuals and families who have been impacted directly or indirectly by the COVID-19 pandemic. Both landlords and tenants must apply through the Department of Commerce Rent Relief Portal.

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BCRP

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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

One or more individuals within the household has qualified for unemployment benefits or experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, or experienced other financial hardship during or due, directly or indirectly, to the COVID-19 outbreak;

What will I need to complete the
application in the rent relief portal?

Tenants

A valid form of identification for all individuals in household 18 years and older (Passport, Driver’s License, any government issued ID)

Signed copy of current lease agreement if available or last two rent payment receipts

Utility Bill in tenant or landlord’s name

Proof of household income status (as applicable)
- -Last three pay period check stubs
- - Letter from Social Security Office and/or Retirement Office.