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HousingHelpRI

Published on September 2, 2020
State AgencyRhode Island Housing
Program NameHousingHelpRI
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 Websitehousinghelpri.com
Program StatusClosed to New Applicants
Start Date05/02/2020
Eligibility Criteria

โ€ข Household income must be at or below 80 percent of AMI prior to the COVID-19-related loss of income.
โ€ข Household must have experienced financial hardship due to COVID-19 (self-attested).
โ€ข 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 StructureThe 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 RequirementsNone
Funding Source
  • Coronavirus Relief Funds (CARES Act)
Total Funding Amount of Program$6,500,000.00