HousingHelpRI

Published on September 2, 2020

State Agency	Rhode Island Housing
Program Name	HousingHelpRI
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	housinghelpri.com
Program Status	Closed to New Applicants
Start Date	05/02/2020
Eligibility Criteria	• Household income must be at or below 80 percent of AMI prior to the COVID-19-related loss of income. • Household must have experienced financial hardship due to COVID-19 (self-attested). • Household must not have received assistance through other rental assistance programs for the same months covered by HousingHelpRI.
Eligible Activities	Rent Rent arrearages Late fees Moving expenses
Administration Structure	The program is jointly administered by RIHousing and Crossroads Rhode Island.
Maximum Length of Assistance	Up to 6 months of rent arrearages.
Maximum Assistance Available Per Household	No maximum
Household Contribution Requirements	None
Funding Source	Coronavirus Relief Funds (CARES Act)
Total Funding Amount of Program	$6,500,000.00

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