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EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

As part of an emergency COVID-19 relief bill passed in December 2020, Montgomery County has nearly $16 million available to help individuals and families with their rent costs. This funding can help cover up to 12 months of back rent and up to 3 months of future rental expenses. 

To be eligible, at least one individual in the household must meet one of the following criteria:

• Have qualified for unemployment benefits or can attest in writing that they have experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs or experienced other financial hardship due to the pandemic
• Demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability
• Have a household income below 80% of the area median income (see chart below)

Household size	1 Person	2 People	3 People	4 People	5 People	6 People	7 People	8 People
50% area median income (priority)	$26,500	$30,300	$34,100	$37,850	$40,900	$43,950	$46,950	$50,000
80% area median income (eligible)	$42,400	$48,450	$54,500	$60,550	$65,400	$70,250	$75,100	$79,950

To apply for rental assistance, call the United Way's Helplink at 211 or (937) 225-3000.

 

Job Seekers: (937) 225-JOBS (5627)
View information on applying for unemployment and current job opportunities here.