Renters Warehouse is committed to collecting resources that may provide financial relief for our residents financially impacted by COVID-19.
If you have been financially impacted by COVID-19, you are not alone. For our residents experiencing income disruption or unforeseen hardship that has made paying rent in full and on time difficult, there may be federal, state, city or other third-party resources and support available to you. Renters Warehouse has worked to compile many of these resources and they are listed below. We will continually monitor and update this site, but please note, this is not a complete list and inclusion below does not connote any endorsement by Renters Warehouse. It is important that you also do your own research, as there may be more resources available to you locally or through your various communities of which Renters Warehouse is unaware.
If you have questions regarding any of these resources, direct your inquiry to the organization specifically. Renters Warehouse is unable to advise as to your eligibility for any listed resource or program. Regardless of your eligibility for assistance, you are still ultimately responsible for paying all rent pursuant to your lease agreement; if you are unable to timely make rent, please contact our team at safety@renterswarehouse.com to discuss alternative payment arrangements.
Unemployment, Department of Labor
Recently unemployed residents may be eligible for certain benefits
https://www.dol.gov/general/location
Disability, Workers Comp & Family Leave, Social Security Administration
You may be eligible for wage replacement if you or a family member became ill with COVID-19
https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/disability/
Note: Disability Laws vary from state to state, so check your state for further information
Disaster relief
Check for eligibility for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/597
State Social Services
For local resources that may be available to you
https://www.211.org/
Housing, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
HUD may provide more information and guidance on applying for assistance
https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/spm/gmomgmt/grantsinfo
Small Business Owners, U.S. Small Business Administration
For small business owners impacted by COVID-19, assistance may be available
https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources#section-header-0
Renters Insurance
Your renter’s insurance program may provide for unemployment or other financial situations coverage
Relevium Foundation - Rental Assistance
https://relevium.org/
Gradient Gives Back - Rental and/or Utility Assistance
https://gradientgivesback.com/foundation
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) - Utility Assistance
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ocs/programs/liheap
Modest Needs - Utility Assistance
https://www.modestneeds.org/
Community Action Partnership - General Assistance
https://communityactionpartnership.com/
Volunteers of America - General Assistance
https://www.voa.org/housing
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) - General Assistance
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ofa/programs/tanf
Feeding America – Food Assistance
https://www.feedingamerica.org/need-help-find-food
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - Food Assistance
https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) – Food Assistance
https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic
The HealthWell Foundation – Medical Assistance
https://www.healthwellfoundation.org/
National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) – Medical Assistance
https://www.nafcclinics.org/
Alabama Department of Housing - Emergency Rental Assistance
ERA Alabama can help renters with past due, current and up to 3 months of expected rent and utility and home energy expenses.
Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity (JCCEO) – Rental Assistance
Information: https://www.jcceo.org/csbg
To Apply Click Here
United Way of Alabama – Need Help
https://www.uwca.org/need-help/
Greater Birmingham Ministries – Rental and/or Utility Assistance
https://gbm.org/serving-people/utility-assistance/
Bridge Ministries – Rental and/or Utility Assistance
https://bridgeministriesbham.org/contact-us
Emergency Rental Assistance Montgomery County (ERAMCO)
https://www.mc-ala.org/services/emergency-rental-assistance-montgomery-county
Community Action Partnership
https://www.caaneal.org/liheap/
COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance – City of Huntsville
https://www.huntsvilleal.gov/covid-19-emergency-rental-assistance/
Jefferson County, Alabama, Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
Arizona Department of Housing – Rental Assistance Resources and Eviction Prevention Assistance
https://housing.az.gov/general-public/rental-assistance-resources-eviction-prevention
Arizona Department of Economic Security – Emergency Rental Assistance Program
https://des.az.gov/ERAP
Landlords may apply on behalf of their residents.
Application for the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF)
If you live in Chandler, Gilbert, Sun Lakes, or the Maricopa County portion of Queen Creek
https://azcend.org/community-action-program/
Guadalupe
https://www.guadalupeaz.org/covid-19-information/pages/covid-19-financial-assistance-programs
Mesa
https://www.mesaaz.gov/government/coronavirus/emergency-rental-utility-assistance-program
A New Leaf
https://www.turnanewleaf.org/services/housing-and-shelter/#rent-utility-assistance
Scottsdale
https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/human-services/vista-del-camino
AZCEND Community Action Program – Rental and/or Utility Assistance
https://azcend.org/community-action-program/
City of Phoenix Human Services Department Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program – Rental and/or Utility Assistance https://www.phoenix.gov/humanservices/programs/emergency
City of Peoria Neighborhood and Human Services Community Assistance
https://www.peoriaaz.gov/government/departments/neighborhood-and-human-services/community-assistance
Peoria residents can receive assistance with utility bills or rent or mortgage. Contact Community Action Program office at 623-979-3911 ext. 405.
City of Glendale Neighborhood & Family Services Crisis Assistance Programs - Rental and/or Utility Assistance
Information: https://www.glendaleaz.com/live/city_services/citizen_assistance_programs/crisis_assistance_programs
To Apply: https://gis.glendaleaz.com/address_val/index.html?qtype=CAP
City of Tolleson Community Action Program – CARES Act Rental Assistance
Information: https://www.tolleson.az.gov/676/CARES-ACT-Rental-Assistance-Program
To Apply: Tolleson residents may be eligible for rental assistance and should contact Tolleson Community Action Program offices at 623-936-2760 for assistance in starting the application process.
City of Tucson and Pima County Eviction Prevention/Emergency Rent and Utility Relief Program – Rental and/or Utility Assistance (processing and funding to begin mid-March)
Information: https://tucsonpimaep.com/tenant-information-for-eviction-prevention/
Landlords may apply on behalf of their residents.
To Apply (waitlist): https://tucsonpimaep.com/eviction-prevention-case-submission-general/
City of Apache Junction Community Services Programs Resources
https://www.apachejunctionaz.gov/930/Community-Services-Programs-Resources
Colorado Department of Local Affairs Emergency Rental and Mortgage Assistance
Information: https://cdola.colorado.gov/rental-mortgage-assistance
Landlords may apply on behalf of their residents.
To Apply: https://portal.neighborlysoftware.com/coehap/participant
Colorado Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program
https://cdola.colorado.gov/emergency-mortgage-assistance
Colorado Department of Local Affairs Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention - Resources
https://cdola.colorado.gov/eviction-foreclosure-protection
Denver Human Services Emergency/Disaster Assistance
Information: https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Departments/Denver-Human-Services
To Apply: https://coloradopeak.secure.force.com/
Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. – Rental Assistance
https://brothersredevelopment.org/
Denver County Temporary Rent and Utility Assistance (TRUA) – Rental and/or Utility Assistance
Information: https://www.nedenverhousing.org/programs-services/temporary-rental-utility-assisatnce-trua/
To Apply: Call 1-844-926-6632 to speak to a housing navigator to determine your eligibility and start the application process.
General:
Florida Department of Children and Families
TAMPA AREA
Polk County Eviction Prevention Program – Rental and/or Utility Assistance
https://www.polk-county.net/covid-19/rental-and-utilities-assistance-program
Pinellas County Emergency Rental Assistance Program – Rental Assistance
https://covid19.pinellascounty.org/where-to-get-help/#erap
Manatee County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERA) – Rental Assistance
https://www.mymanatee.org/departments/redevelopment___economic_opportunity/community_development/manatee_cares/emergency_rental_assistance_program
Crisis Center of Tampa Bay – General Assistance
https://www.crisiscenter.com/
Florida Department of Children and Families
https://www.myflfamilies.com/
Metropolitan Ministries COVID-19 Financial Assistance – Rental and/or Utility Assistance
https://www.metromin.org/covid-19response/
Catholic Charities and the City of St. Petersburg – Rental and/or Utility Assistance
Information: https://www.ccdosp.org/financial-assistance-pinellas-county/
Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice, Inc. – Rental and General Assistance
https://catholiccharitiesdov.org/covid19update/
ORLANDO AREA
Orange County Emergency Rental Assistance Program – Rental Assistance
Information: https://www.orangecountyfl.net/EmergencySafety/Coronavirus/EmergencyRentalAssistance.aspx#.YD0MsuhKhPY
To Apply: https://portal.neighborlysoftware.com/ERAP-OrangeCountyFL/Participant
JACKSONVILLE AREA
City of Jacksonville Emergency Assistance Program
https://www.coj.net/departments/parks-and-recreation/social-services/emergency-financial-assistance-program
Clay County Financial Assistance Resources
https://www.claycountygov.com/government/covid-19/financial-assistance
United Way of Northeast Florida – Rental Assistance
https://unitedwaynefl.org/get-help/
https://unitedwaynefl.org/get-help/emergency-resources-for-public-health/
Northeast Florida Community Action Agency Utility Assistance
http://nfcaa.net/utility-assistance/http://nfcaa.net/utility-assistance/
State of Georgia Rental Assistance Program (GRA) – Rental and/or Utility Assistance
Landlords may apply on behalf of their residents.
City of Atlanta COVID-19 Emergency Housing Assistance Program
http://211online.unitedwayatlanta.org/
Clayton County COVID-19 Relief Financial Assistance and Direct Housing Services
Information: https://www.claytoncountyga.gov/Home/Components/News/News/1161/16
To Apply: https://form.jotform.com/203485994418064
Gwinnett County Critical Support – Resources
Kansas Emergency Rental Assistance (KERA) – Rental Assistance
https://kshousingcorp.org/emergency-rental-assistance/
For Notifications: https://kshousingcorp.org/kera-form
Landlords may apply on behalf of their residents.
United Way of Greater Kansas City (formerly United Way of Wyandotte County)
Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas COVID-19 Disaster Relief – General Assistance
https://catholiccharitiesks.org/family-support-centers/
Wyandotte County Resources List
https://wyandotte-county-covid-19-hub-unifiedgov.hub.arcgis.com/pages/additional-resources
Kansas 211 – Resources and General Assistance
Minnesota Housing
https://www.mnhousing.gov/sites/np/renters
ApplyMN – Resources and General Assistance
https://applymn.dhs.mn.gov/online-app-web/spring/public/process-login?execution=e1s1
Bridge to Benefits – Resources and Eligibility Screening
http://www.bridgetobenefits.org/COVID-19%20Resources
Community Action Partnership – Resources and General Assistance
TWIN CITIES AREA
Community Emergency Assistance Program (CEAP)
Ramsey County Emergency Assistance (EA) and Emergency General Assistance (EGA) – Rental and/or Utility Assistance (currently closed)
Housing Services & Support: https://www.ramseycounty.us/residents/assistance-support/assistance/housing-services-support
Carver County Community Development Agency Resident and Landlord Assistance Program – Rental and/or Utility Assistance
To Apply: https://www.cognitoforms.com/CarverCounty1/CarverCountyCOVIDReliefFundApplication
Washington County Emergency Programs
https://www.co.washington.mn.us/3279/Emergency-Programs-Due-to-COVID-19
City of Saint Paul Families First Housing Pilot – Rental and General Assistance
City of Belle Plaine Resident Relief Grant – Rental Assistance
https://www.belleplainemn.com/resident-relief-grant
Twin Cities Hospitality and Event Workers’ Relief Fund – General Assistance
https://www.twincitieshospitalityfund.org/request-support/
Housing Link Resources – General Resources
https://www.housinglink.org/HousingResources/covid-19-resources-for-renters
ROCHESTER
ThreeRivers Community Action Housing Assistance
https://www.threeriverscap.org/support/housing-assistance
Rochester Salvation Army – Resources and General Assistance
https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/Rochester/programs-and-services/
Families First of Minnesota, Olmstead County COVID-19 Resources
https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/Rochester/programs-and-services/
Missouri Housing State Assistance for Housing Relief (SAFHR)
Information: https://www.mohousingresources.com/safhr
To Apply: https://safhr.smapply.org/prog/safhr_renter_application_portal/
Landlords may apply on behalf of residents; online application portal is under construction.
Missouri Community Action Agencies – Resources and General Assistance
https://www.communityaction.org/gethelp/
SAINT LOUIS
The Salvation Army Greater St. Louis Metropolitan Area – Resources
https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/midland/
Community Action Agency of St. Louis County Housing Assistance
https://www.caastlc.org/programs/housing-assistance.html
KANSAS CITY
City of Kansas City Emergency Rental and Utilities Assistance
https://www.kcmo.gov/city-hall/departments/neighborhoods-housing-services/renthelp
United Way Greater Kansas City COVID-19 Information and Resources
https://uwgkc.myresourcedirectory.com/
Community Action Agency of Greater Kansas City Emergency Assistance
https://caagkc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Emergency-Services-Online-Application-1.pdf
Nevada Housing Division CARES Housing Assistance Program – Rental Assistance
https://housing.nv.gov/Resources/COVID-19/Renter_Assistance/
Clark County CARES Housing Assistance Program (CHAP) – Rental and/or Utility Assistance
https://chap.clarkcountynv.gov/
Nevada 211 Emergency Shelter, Housing and Rental Assistance
General:
https://nc211.org/rent-assistance/
Tenants:
https://nc211.org/2021/06/01/temporary-rent-utility-assistance/
Landlords Rent Assistance
https://nc211.org/2021/06/01/rent-assistance-for-landlords/
Homeowners Mortgage Assistance
https://nc211.org/2021/06/01/mortgage-assistance-for-homeowners/
CHARLOTTE AREA
Mecklenburg County Emergency Assistance Program
https://www.mecknc.gov/dss/admin/Pages/Emergency-Assistance.aspx
https://www.crisisassistance.org/
Cabarrus County Crisis Financial Assistance – Rental and/or Utility Assistance
https://cabarruscounty.us/resources/crisis-financial-assistance
City of Charlotte Housing and Neighborhood Services – Resources
https://charlottenc.gov/HNS/Housing/Emergency/Pages/default.aspx
Community Action Charlotte Area Fund
https://www.charlotteareafund.org/programs/
RALEIGH AREA
City of Raleigh Rental Payment Assistance – Rental Assistance
https://raleighnc.gov/news/2020-10-16-rental-payment-assistance-available-during-covid-19
City of Raleigh Assistance Program for Water and Sewer Utility Customers – Utility Assistance
https://raleighnc.gov/services/water-and-sewer/assistance-program-water-and-sewer-utility-customers
Wake County Network of Care – Resources
https://wake.nc.networkofcare.org/mh/index.aspx#passageCovidHeader
Wake County nonprofits that might be able to provide rent assistance: https://wake.nc.networkofcare.org/content/client/1458/Rental-EvictionAssistance--Update8-25.pdf
Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency – Resources and General Assistance
https://www.ok.gov/triton/modules/newsroom/newsroom_article.php?id=289&article_id=56501
Community Action Partnership Coronavirus Aid Relief Application – Rental and/or Utility Assistance
https://www.caaofokc.org/coronavirus-aid-relief-application/
Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Oklahoma City – Resources and General Assistance
https://www.catholiccharitiesok.org/get-help
Oklahoma Heartline 211 – Resources and General Assistance
Texas Eviction Diversion Program (TEDP) – Rental and/or Utility Assistance
https://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/TEDP.htm
Landlords may apply on behalf of their residents. These funds are for use only when an eviction has already been commenced.
Texas Emergency Rental Assistance Program (TERAP) – Resources
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/publish?EQBCT=5a1b012646c94b1cbe92e741acfd9b59
Texas 211 Health and Human Services – Resources and General Assistance
AUSTIN AREA
Travis County Family Support Services Rental Assistance
https://www.traviscountytx.gov/health-human-services/individuals-families/apply
City of Austin Relief of Emergency Needs for Tenants (RENT) Assistance Program (currently closed – but you can sign up for notifications if additional funds become available)
http://www.austintexas.gov/rent.
Catholic Charities of Central Texas
https://ccctx.org/our-programs/
DALLAS AREA
United Way Metropolitan Dallas Rental Assistance Collaborative - Resources
https://unitedwaydallas.org/rental-assistance/
Dallas County Emergency Housing Assistance Program
Information: https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/dchhs/ehap-2021.php
Pre-Screening: https://english.dallasehap.com/
Tarrant County Community Development and Housing Department Information for Renters – Resources
City of Frisco Rental Assistance Program – Rental Assistance
https://www.friscotexas.gov/1698/Emergency-Rental-Assistance-Program
City of Forth Worth Community Action Partnership Rental Assistance
https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/neighborhoods/cap/apply
Housing Channel Rental Assistance (Fort Worth residents)
https://www.housingchannel.org/
City of Garland Recovery Resources – Rental Assistance
https://www.garlandtx.gov/3739/Recovery-Resources
City of Irving Rental, Mortgage and Homelessness Assistance
https://www.cityofirving.org/3686/Rental-Mortgage-and-Homelessness-Assista
City of Arlington Housing Authority CARES – Rental Assistance
Rockwall County Helping Hands Assistance and Referral – General Assistance
https://rockwallhelpinghands.com/assistance-referral/
Catholic Charities of Fort Worth – Rental Assistance
North Dallas Shared Ministries Financial Help – Resources and General Assistance
Disciples of the Way – Resources and General Assistance
https://disciplesoftheway.org/
Irving Cares – Resources and General Assistance
HOUSTON AREA
Emergency Rental & Mortgage Assistance (ERMA) Program
Rent & Mortgage Assistance Referrals
https://referral.unitedwayhouston.org/Resources.aspx
Harris County Rental Assistance
https://csd.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/Rental-Assistance.aspx
https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/harris_county_assistance_progr.html
Washington State Department of Commerce Eviction Rent Assistance Program (ERAP / Treasury Rent Assistance Program (T-RAP)
https://www.commerce.wa.gov/serving-communities/homelessness/eviction-rent-assistance-program/
Disaster Housing Related Resources: https://deptofcommerce.app.box.com/s/a6fjw6laa2j2x8fud2wpxsp7b1ktvurm
Kirkland, WA Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Assistance
Hopelink – Rent Assistance
https://www.hopelink.org/find-location
United Way of King County Rent Help – Resources and General Assistance
https://www.uwkc.org/renthelp/
Resources: https://www.uwkc.org/need-help/covid-19-resources/
Washington 211 – Resources and General Assistance
Catholic Community Services, Catholic Housing Services Emergency Assistance
https://ccsww.org/get-help/shelter-homeless-services/emergency-assistance/
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