The $1.9 trillion stimulus package signed by President Joe Biden allocates $21.55 billion to the Emergency Rental Assistance program to provide rent assistance for those in need.
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Eligible recipients can use the funds to pay for rent, utilities and other energy costs. To qualify, your household must not exceed 80% of your area’s median income and at least one member of your household must have qualified for unemployment or experienced financial difficulties because of the pandemic. You can receive up to 12 months of assistance, plus an additional three months if you’re at risk of homelessness. Maximum payouts may be determined by your state or local housing assistance program.
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To apply, households (or their landlord) must submit an application to their state or local housing rental assistance program. Once approved, the local agency distributes funds directly to the landlord or your utility provider.
The bill also allocates $5 billion in emergency housing vouchers for those who recently became homeless or are on the brink of homelessness. The voucher fund will be available through September 2030.
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