The Henry County COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) provides financial assistance for rent, utilities (gas, water / sewer, electricity, internet) and security deposits. This program seeks to bridge the gap for those who have lost income due to COVID-19.
Landlords and tenants are eligible to apply. Applicants are only eligible to receive a maximum of 15 months of assistance.
Tenants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
Your current gross household income must not exceed 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) as defined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Your household income must always remain within the program limits for continued participation.
Note: Priority will be given to households with a household income of 50% or less of Area Median Income (AMI) or with one or more household members that have been unemployed for 90 days or more.
Find out what documents you'll need to apply for Landlord Emergency Rental Assistance in Henry County
Find out what documents you'll need to apply for Tenant Emergency Rental Assistance in Henry County
The Henry County COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Fund is a program that provides financial assistance to eligible households for the payment of rent, rent arrears, security deposits, utilities, utility arrears, internet, water, sewer, and trash removal. This program seeks to fill the gaps for those, who have lost income because of COVID-19. Applicants are only eligible to receive a maximum of 15 months of assistance.
To be eligible to receive the emergency rental, utilities, and or security deposit assistance, you must meet the criteria below.
Assistance will be based on current household income and total monthly rent, utilities, and/or security deposit amount. There is no cap to the amount of assistance received but amounts above $7,000 will require special approval.
Yes. However, your unemployment must be a result of COVID-19.
No. The applicant is not required to have arrears to be eligible for emergency rental assistance.
Yes, applicants who receive subsidized housing are eligible to apply up to the monthly tenant responsible portion.
Yes. In certain situations, with special approval, applicants are eligible to receive assistance for up to 3 months of prospective rent.
Yes, as long as you meet the eligibility requirements. However, you will still need to provide a copy of your lease agreement.
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(855) 436-7926
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