COVID-19 Rental Relief Program
| State Agency | MaineHousing |
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| Program Name | COVID-19 Rental 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. |
| Program Website | mainehousing.org |
| Program Status | Closed to New Applicants |
| Eligibility Criteria | • Households experiencing job lay off, business closure, reduced hours of work, having to stay home to care for children, or other loss of income due to COVID-19. |
| Eligible Activities |
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| Direct Recipient of Assistance |
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| Administration Structure | MaineHousing in partnership with local Community Action Agencies. |
| Maximum Length of Assistance | Up to 3 months |
| Maximum Assistance Available Per Household | Up to $1,000 a month per household |
| Household Contribution Requirements | Difference Between Grant Amount and Total Rent or Mortgage |
| Total Applications as of Date | 25,300 |
| Total Household Recipients of Assistance as of Date | 11,500 |
| Funding Source |
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| Total Funding Amount of Program | $28,400,000.00 |
| Remaining Funds as of Date | $15,100,000.00 |
| Date of Entry or Changes | 09/23/2020 |
