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COVID-19 Mortgage Payment Assistance Unemployment Program

Published on September 2, 2020
State AgencyRhode Island Housing
Program NameCOVID-19 Mortgage Payment Assistance Unemployment Program
Program Description

A new program established to provide financial relief for homeowners who have experienced a loss of income due to circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Program Websiterihousing.com
Program StatusAccepting Applicants
Eligibility Criteria

โ€ข One to two-adult (anyone over age 23) household income must be at or below $97,646.
โ€ข Three or more-adult (anyone over age 23) household income must be at or below $112,293.
โ€ข Must be the property owner of a one-to four-family property or condominium that is used as a primary residence.
โ€ข Must be currently or previously unemployed or underemployed due to the pandemic and be receiving or had previously received unemployment compensation beginning on March 1, 2020.
โ€ข Must have been current on their mortgage payment as of March 1, 2020, have an original mortgage balance no greater than $820,500, and possess less than $20,000 in non-retirement, liquid assets. Examples include non-retirement, liquid assets such as bank accounts, stocks, bonds, investments, and cash value of life insurance.

Eligible Activities
  • Mortgage (may include principal and interest)
  • Mortgage arrearages
  • Mortgage insurance
  • Homeowner Association Fees
  • Property Tax
Direct Recipient of Assistance
  • Mortgage Servicer
Maximum Length of Assistance

Up to 6 months

Maximum Assistance Available Per Household

Not specified

Household Contribution RequirementsOther
Funding Source
  • State Funds
Total Funding Amount of Program$2,000,000.00