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CARES Housing Assistance Program (CHAP)

Published on September 2, 2020

State Agency	Nevada Housing Division
Program Name	CARES Housing Assistance Program (CHAP)
Program Description	A new program established to provide financial relief for renters who have experienced a loss of income resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Program Website	housing.nv.gov
Program Status	Status Coming Soon
Start Date	07/20/2020
Eligibility Criteria	• Household income must be at or below 120 percent of AMI. • Must provide documentation showing their inability to make monthly payments. • Liquid resources (i.e., combined checking and/or savings account) must not exceed $3,000. Other assets that are not readily available as cash are not considered when determining eligibility. • Must not be a recipient of rental assistance programs such as Section 8.
Eligible Activities	Rent Rent arrearages Move-in Fees (including security deposit, background checks, etc.) Late fees Moving expenses
Direct Recipient of Assistance	Landlord
Administration Structure	The Nevada Housing Division engaged with three agencies: the Reno Housing Authority, Nevada Rural Housing Authority and Clark County. These agencies administer the CHAP program on behalf of the Division and provide weekly program updates.
Maximum Length of Assistance	9 months, subject to available funds
Maximum Assistance Available Per Household	Not specified
Household Contribution Requirements	None
Total Applications as of Date	4,619
Total Household Recipients of Assistance as of Date	414
Funding Source	Coronavirus Relief Funds (CARES Act)
Total Funding Amount of Program	$30,000,000.00
Remaining Funds as of Date	$28,713,624.53
Date of Entry or Changes	10/09/2020