COVID-19 Rent Relief Program

Published on September 2, 2020

State Agency	New York State Homes and Community Renewal
Program Name	COVID-19 Rent Relief Program
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. Assistance will be prioritized for applicants with the greatest economic and social need.
Program Website	hcr.ny.gov
Program Status	Closed to New Applicants
Eligibility Criteria	• Household income must be at or below 80 percent of AMI at the time of application and prior to March 1, 2020. • Must be paying more than 30 percent of their gross monthly income on rental payments at the time of application and prior to March 1, 2020. • Must have had a reduction in monthly income in any month from April 2020 to July 2020. • Must not be a recipient of rental assistance programs such as Section 8.
Eligible Activities	Rent arrearages
Direct Recipient of Assistance	Landlord
Administration Structure	Coming Soon
Maximum Length of Assistance	Up to 4 months, limited to the months of April - July.
Maximum Assistance Available Per Household	No more than 125 percent of the FMR for each month the assistance is requested.
Household Contribution Requirements	Difference Between Grant Amount and Total Rent or Mortgage
Funding Source	Coronavirus Relief Funds (CARES Act)
Total Funding Amount of Program	$100,000,000.00
Date of Entry or Changes	09/25/2020

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