Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Posted on: August 3, 2021 - 1:43pm
Massachusetts renters with a household income of 80 percent or less of the Area Median Income (AMI) that are having trouble covering rent and/or utility payments may qualify for assistance through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development. The program can pay for up to 18 months of arrears or up to 18 months of prospective rental assistance, or a combination , for costs accrued after March 13, 2020. The program can also cover up to $2,500 of overdue utility bills for renters that became due after the start of the pandemic.
Interested individuals can call 2-1-1 or visit www.mass.gov/covidhousinghelp