WHAT IS GEORGIA RENTAL ASSISTANCE?
The State of Georgia received $552 million under ERA1 and an additional $437 million under ERA2 from the U.S. Treasury's Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
The funds are used to provide relief to individuals, families, and landlords whose finances have been negatively impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, the funds will bring past-due rent and utility payments current up to 18 months.
This program is being administered through the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA).
Apply at georgiarentalassistance.ga.gov
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
- Renter households that receive a monthly federal subsidy (e.g. Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, Project Based Section 8). Program eligibility is limited to the tenant's portion of the rent.
- Those who qualify for unemployment or have experienced a financial hardship directly or indirectly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Those who demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
- Those who have a household income at or below 80 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI) with priority given to households below 50 percent of the AMI
georgiarentalassistance.ga.gov/833-827-RENT/rentalassistance@dca.ga.gov
