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Emergency Solutions Grant CARES Act (ESG-CV) Rental Assistance Program

Published on September 2, 2020

State Agency	Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority
Program Name	Emergency Solutions Grant CARES Act (ESG-CV) Rental Assistance 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	indianahousingnow.org
Program Status	Closed to New Applicants
Start Date	07/13/2020
Eligibility Criteria	• Household income must be at or below 50 percent of AMI. • Must live outside of Marion County (Indianapolis residents are encouraged to apply through their local program). • Must have had a COVID-19-related loss of income. • Must be having trouble paying rent. • Must have received a notice to vacate or notice of eviction due to an inability to make rental payments. • Must not currently be receiving rental assistance from another source. • Must have a current lease and a landlord willing to accept rental assistance.
Eligible Activities	Rent Rent arrearages
Direct Recipient of Assistance	Landlord
Administration Structure	Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority, in partnership with participating partner agencies, reviews, and processes applications and payments.
Maximum Length of Assistance	6 months
Maximum Assistance Available Per Household	$2,000 per household
Household Contribution Requirements	Difference Between Grant Amount and Total Rent or Mortgage
Total Applications as of Date	19,925
Funding Source	ESG-CV (CARES Act)
Total Funding Amount of Program	$15,000,000.00
Date of Entry or Changes	12/02/2020