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RentReliefRI is a new rental assistance program for eligible Rhode Island renters struggling to pay their rent or utilities as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It also helps landlords as it ensures you are able to meet your financial obligations. Both landlords and tenants may initiate an application for the program.
- Resources For Residential Renters
- Resources For Single-Family Homeowners
- Resources For Commercial Renters
- Resources For Landlords
- Isolation Housing
NATIONAL INFORMATION ON CDC EVICTION MORATORIUM
On September 4, the CDC issued an eviction moratorium that protects many renters from being evicted for non-payment of rent. This moratorium has been extended and will now be in effect through at least June 30, 2021. In order to halt an eviction during this time, you MUST fill out and sign a declaration form and give a copy to your landlord. The declaration form and more information can be downloaded at the links below: Download Flier and Declaration Form (English) Download Flier and Declarat...
EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE
Applications are now open at: rentreliefri.com 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. Safe Harbor and Housing Help RI are no longer accepting applications for rental assistance.
EVICTION DEFENSE INFORMATION SESSION
On July 14th, Providence hosted an eviction defense information session with representatives from Crossroads RI, RI Center for Justice, RI Legal Services, and the Housing Network of RI.
INFORMATION ON CARES ACT MORTGAGE RELIEF AND FORECLOSURE MORATORIUM
The CARES Act prohibits foreclosure on single-family homes with federally backed loans until June 30, 2021, at the earliest. It also requires mortgage servicers to provide up to 18 months of mortgage payment forbearance to borrowers who request it, if their loan is federally backed. You can find more information and resources about the mortgage relief and foreclosure moratorium below:
UTILITY INFORMATION
See Utilities Information under the Residential Renters section.
PRIVATE MORTGAGE RELIEF
More than 26 financial institutions in Rhode Island have pledged relief for all borrowers including:
LOANS AVAILABLE FROM THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Commercial rent and mortgage payments are both allowable uses of many of the funds available through the Small Business Administration’s programs for economic recovery in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Businesses should make sure to check out Providence’s Resources for employers, employees, and businessespage for information on how to apply.
INFORMATION FOR LANDLORDS ON SAFE OPERATIONS PRACTICES DURING THE PANDEMIC
Keeping your buildings safe and sanitary is more important than ever. You can find more information on how to do so in the resources listed below:
INFORMATION FOR LANDLORDS ON AVAILABLE RELIEF
If you are a landlord worried about making your own mortgage payments, there are relief options available to you. You can find information and resources on your relief options at the link below:
FRONT-LINE WORKERS
Are you sick with COVID-19 & share a room or bathroom with others? In an effort to slow the spread of the virus among households without extra room to self-isolate, the State and partners are providing free hotel accommodations to those that qualify. For more information, call 2-1-1 and select option #6.
Jan 14, 2022 · Published on Friday, January 14, 2022. PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and RIHousing announced today that the RentReliefRI program has reached an important milestone, having surpassed the $100 million mark in rental and utility assistance funds distributed to 13,761 renter households.
What is RentReliefRI? RentReliefRI is a new rental assistance program for eligible Rhode Island renters struggling to pay their rent or utilities as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Both landlords and tenants may initiate an application for the program. Information from both the tenant and landlord will be required to successfully complete an ...
Apr 5, 2021 · Rhode Island has received $200 million in rent relief funds from the federal Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program. This program, Rent Relief RI through RI Housing, will provide rental and utility relief payments to help eligible renters maintain housing stability during the pandemic.
Jun 6, 2023 · The Safe Harbor program, funded with Federal CARES Act dollars, has concluded. However, assistance is now available through Rent Relief RI, run by Rhode Island Housing. If you are a renter or a landlord, you can visit their site to apply for relief with rent or utility payments. Visit the Rent Relief RI website.
Jun 18, 2021 · RI leaders urge eligible residents and landlords to apply for a share of $352 million in federal COVID-19 rent relief through RentReliefRI STATE HOUSE -- With an eviction moratorium set to expire at the end of the month, the clock is ticking to identify those at highest risk of eviction and connect them to available rental assistance.
