The Eviction Diversion Program (EDP)

Published on September 2, 2020

State Agency	Michigan State Housing Development Authority
Program Name	The Eviction Diversion Program (EDP)
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. Tenants in eviction proceedings will be offered legal representation.
Program Website	michigan.gov
Program Status	Accepting Applicants
Start Date	07/16/2020
Eligibility Criteria	• Household income must be at or below 100 percent of AMI. • Landlords must forgive late fees and up to 10% of the back rent. • Must have notice to quit or eviction notice.
Eligible Activities	Rent Rent arrearages
Direct Recipient of Assistance	Landlord
Administration Structure	The Michigan State Housing Development Authority will be administering this program through its network of nonprofit homeless service providers.
Maximum Length of Assistance	One-time payment
Maximum Assistance Available Per Household	• Households earning 50 percent or less of the AMI are eligible for 90% of rental arrearage payment up to $3,500 and up to $1,200 for one-month next month’s rent • Households earning between 50 and 80 percent of AMI are eligible for up to 75% of rental arrearage up to $3,000. • Households earning between 80 and 100 percent of AMI are eligible for 65% rental arrearage payments up to $3,000.
Household Contribution Requirements	Other
Funding Source	Coronavirus Relief Funds (CARES Act)
Total Funding Amount of Program	$60,000,000.00

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