CARES Rent Relief Program (RRP)

Published on September 2, 2020

State Agency	Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency
Program Name	CARES Rent Relief Program (RRP)
Program Description	A new program established to provide financial relief for renters who have experienced a loss of income due to circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Program Website	phfa.org
Program Status	Closed to New Applicants
Start Date	07/06/2020
Eligibility Criteria	• Household income must be at or below 100 percent of AMI. • Must have become unemployed after March 1, 2020, or had a COVID-19-related income reduction of at least 30 percent. • Must be past due on rent for at least 30 days. • Must be used for rent incurred between March 1, 2020, and December 30, 2020.
Eligible Activities	Rent Rent arrearages
Direct Recipient of Assistance	Landlord
Direct Recipient of Assistance, if other, details:	Coming Soon
Administration Structure	The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency disburses funds to counties throughout the Commonwealth
Maximum Length of Assistance	Up to 6 months
Maximum Assistance Available Per Household	Maximum $750 per month
Household Contribution Requirements	Difference Between Grant Amount and Total Rent or Mortgage
Funding Source	Coronavirus Relief Funds (CARES Act)
Total Funding Amount of Program	$150,000,000.00
Date of Entry or Changes	09/25/2020

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