Virginia Rent Relief Program

Published on September 2, 2020

State Agency	Virginia Housing
Program Name	Virginia Rent Relief Program
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	vhda.com
Program Status	Accepting Applicants
Start Date	09/24/2020
Eligibility Criteria	• Household income must be at or below 80 percent of AMI. • Must have had a COVID-19-related loss of income. • Must have a valid lease. • Total rent payment must be at or below 150 percent of fair market rent. • Must not be a recipient of rental assistance programs such as Section 8.
Eligible Activities	Rent Rent arrearages
Direct Recipient of Assistance, if other, details:	Coming Soon
Administration Structure	The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) administers the RMRP program through approximately 30 local and regional housing-related agencies throughout the Commonwealth. Virginia Housing has partnered with DHCD to manage landlord-initiated applications.
Maximum Length of Assistance	Up to three months depending on available funding.
Maximum Assistance Available Per Household	Not specified
Household Contribution Requirements	30% Monthly Gross Income
Funding Source	Coronavirus Relief Funds (CARES Act)
Total Funding Amount of Program	$50,000,000.00
Date of Entry or Changes	09/25/2020

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