The stimulus law passed by Congress in late December includes $25 billion in rental relief funds.
@khouriandrew explains what you should know about that money: https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2021-01-14/federal-stimulus-bill-rent-relief-is-coming
@khouriandrew explains what you should know about that money: https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2021-01-14/federal-stimulus-bill-rent-relief-is-coming
Who is eligible?
Households who make 80% or less of the median income in their area and include at least one person who qualifies for unemployment or has experienced a financial hardship because of the pandemic. (1/2) https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2021-01-14/federal-stimulus-bill-rent-relief-is-coming
Households who make 80% or less of the median income in their area and include at least one person who qualifies for unemployment or has experienced a financial hardship because of the pandemic. (1/2) https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2021-01-14/federal-stimulus-bill-rent-relief-is-coming
Households must also show they are at risk of homelessness or housing instability. (2/2) https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2021-01-14/federal-stimulus-bill-rent-relief-is-coming
Can undocumented individuals get rent relief money?
There is nothing in the stimulus law that prevents undocumented individuals from being eligible for rent relief, according to Diane Yentel, president of the National Low Income Housing Coalition. https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2021-01-14/federal-stimulus-bill-rent-relief-is-coming
There is nothing in the stimulus law that prevents undocumented individuals from being eligible for rent relief, according to Diane Yentel, president of the National Low Income Housing Coalition. https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2021-01-14/federal-stimulus-bill-rent-relief-is-coming
How do I apply?
This isn't clear yet. The U.S Treasury Department says you will be able to apply through programs set up by states and some local governments, which are still sorting their processes out. https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2021-01-14/federal-stimulus-bill-rent-relief-is-coming
This isn't clear yet. The U.S Treasury Department says you will be able to apply through programs set up by states and some local governments, which are still sorting their processes out. https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2021-01-14/federal-stimulus-bill-rent-relief-is-coming
Will I get the money directly?
The money is supposed to go directly to your landlord or utility company. If they deny it, the money can be paid directly to you. Your landlord can also apply on your behalf but needs your consent to do so. https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2021-01-14/federal-stimulus-bill-rent-relief-is-coming
The money is supposed to go directly to your landlord or utility company. If they deny it, the money can be paid directly to you. Your landlord can also apply on your behalf but needs your consent to do so. https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2021-01-14/federal-stimulus-bill-rent-relief-is-coming
Is more money coming?
Potentially. On Thursday, President-Elect Biden released his "American Rescue Plan" that includes an additional $30 billion in rent and utility relief. Congress would have to approve the spending. https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2021-01-14/federal-stimulus-bill-rent-relief-is-coming
Potentially. On Thursday, President-Elect Biden released his "American Rescue Plan" that includes an additional $30 billion in rent and utility relief. Congress would have to approve the spending. https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2021-01-14/federal-stimulus-bill-rent-relief-is-coming