COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program

Published on September 2, 2020

State Agency	South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority
Program Name	COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program
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	scthrive.org
Program Status	Closed to New Applicants
Start Date	05/15/2020
Eligibility Criteria	• Household income must be at or below 80 percent of AMI. • Must have a COVID-19-related loss of income beginning March 10, 2020 or later. • Must be past due on rent. • Must not be a recipient of rental assistance programs such as Section 8.
Eligible Activities	Rent arrearages
Direct Recipient of Assistance	Landlord
Direct Recipient of Assistance, if other, details:	Coming Soon
Administration Structure	This program is being administered through SC Thrive, a statewide nonprofit, in partnership with South Carolina's SHFDA.
Maximum Length of Assistance	One-time payment
Maximum Assistance Available Per Household	Up to $1,500 per household
Household Contribution Requirements	Difference Between Grant Amount and Total Rent or Mortgage
Funding Source	Agency Resources
Total Funding Amount of Program	$5,000,000.00

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