And the help is greatly needed. Rhode Island has received $200 million in rent relief funds from the federal Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program. This program will provide rental and utility relief payments to help eligible renters maintain housing stability.
APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN! CLICK HERE
THE DETAILS
ELIGIBILITY & DOCS NEEDED
Either the tenant or landlord can begin an application. Participation from both the tenant and landlord is required to complete an application and for payment to be issued.
Tenant applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible:
- Household income must meet certain income limits.
- Qualified for unemployment benefits or have experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, OR experienced other financial hardship due, directly or indirectly, to COVID-19.
- Show they are at risk for becoming homeless or losing their housing.
Tenants and landlords will need to provide documentation to complete the application and for payment to be issued. A list of what tenants and landlords/property managers need to provide can be found on www.RentReliefRI.com.
QUESTIONS?
RIHousing has opened a new Call Center to assist applicants with questions.
Rent Relief RI Call Center: 1–855–608–8756
Hours of Operation:
- M-F: 8:30 a.m. — 5:30 p.m.
- Saturday: 8:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. EST
GET INVOLVED
HELP PROMOTE THE PROGRAM!
We need to get the word out about this program to people that need support!
Use the tools below from RIHousing to share information out about the program!
