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Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) — Housing is Key: CA COVID-19 Rent Relief Ending Soon

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HOUSING IS KEY: CA COVID-19 RENT RELIEF
The CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program helps eligible households with rent, both for past due and future payments. Depending on the address of your rental property, you may be eligible for a local program. CLICK HERE to find out which program is right for you.
Rent Relief Applications are open through March 31, 2022!
Who Can Apply? Residential Landlords and Renters
What is Covered?
  • UNPAID RENT: Landlords who participate in the CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program can get reimbursed for an eligible renter’s unpaid rent. Eligible renters whose landlords choose not to participate in the program may apply on their own and receive assistance for unpaid rent.
  • UPCOMING RENT: Eligible renters can receive financial assistance for their upcoming monthly rent, too.
  • UTILITY ASSISTANCE: Eligible renters may also receive assistance for unpaid utility payments will be compensated at 100% of cost and paid directly to the utility provider. Some restrictions apply.
What are the requirements?
  • RENTERS: If you have been impacted by COVID-19, are income eligible (the state will calculate this when you apply) and have unpaid rent or utilities, or need help with future rent or utilities, you may apply for the CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program.
  • LANDLORDS: If you have renters who are behind on their rent and need financial assistance to support this income loss, you may apply for the CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program, so long as:
  • Your renter’s household is income eligible (the state will calculate this when they apply).
  • All payments you receive must be used to satisfy the renter’s unpaid rent. Eligible timeframe for financial assistance dates back to April 1, 2020.
  • Your renter/s must take steps to verify that they meet eligibility requirements and sign the application. They will be notified once your application submitted and asked to submit their required information.
Income-eligible applicants may qualify regardless of immigration status and will not be required to show proof of citizenship.
CLICK HERE for more information
Already Applied?
CLICK HERE to check the status of your submitted application, or to return to an application you’ve started but not completed yet.
If you have already applied for the CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program, please DO NOT reapply. To request additional assistance, call the CA COVID-19 Rent Relief Call Center at 833.430.2122.
Resources
  • For additional information, including eligibility and application help, call the CA COVID-19 Rent Relief Call Center at 833.430.2122.
  • If you need assistance in another language, or to get help to see if you’re eligible, help you fill out an application or upload required paperwork, schedule an appointment with an organization near you by calling 833.687.0967.
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This document is intended to be used as a starting point to help business owners understand COVID-19 Supplement Paid Leave requirements. It is not comprehensive. While everything this article is intended to be accurate it is not intended legal advice and should not be relied on as such. To obtain legal advice please contact a licensed California attorney. The EDC does not endorse a particular law firm or practice.