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Jul 30, 2020 · July 30, 2020. Governor Janet Mills announced today that MaineHousing will double its rental assistance from $500 to $1,000 through the COVID-19 Rental Relief Program beginning next Monday, August 3rd. The Governor, who established the program with MaineHousing in April, is dedicating an initial $5 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) to ...
Jul 29, 2021 · Released: Jul 29, 2021. Today MaineHousing announced expanded eligibility for the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program, increasing both the potential number of Maine people who can receive help paying their rent and utilities and the number of months they may receive assistance.
- Why Is Era Ending?
- What Happens If My Application Was in Before The Sept. 29 Deadline?
- What Happens Now That Era Has ended?
- What If I Am Facing Eviction?
The Emergency Rental Assistance Program was funded under two separate federal coronavirus relief bills passed into law by Congress in 2020 and 2021. The funding for this program was limited in scope without a continuing funding source.
If funds are available applications received before this date will be processed until funds have been exhausted. An email notification is sent approving or denying the application.
Those needing help covering the cost of their housing should consider the range of MaineHousing programs aimed at increasing housing stability and affordability. 1. A full listing of rental assistance programs is available here: Rental Assistance (mainehousing.org) 2. Programs that are aimed at increasing energy efficiency, affordability, and home ...
If you are facing an eviction notice contact Pine Tree Legal Assistance. You can find a directory for their local offices at www.ptla.org. For tenants over the age of 60 contact Legal Services for the Elderlyat 1-800-750-5353.
Jan 4, 2022 · Released: Jan 4, 2022. Today MaineHousing is announcing it has reached a critical milestone in efforts to help more than 17,400 Maine renters weather the economic challenges wrought by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Non-Duplicative Rental Assistance I. LANDLORD APPLICATION AND REQUIREMENTS Outreach to Landlords J. UTILITY ASSISTANCE K. OTHER HOUSING RELATED EXPENSES DURING OR DUE TO COVID-19 L. HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES Overview Program Requirements Eligibility and Prioritization Assistance for Persons Who Need a Rental Unit Reporting and Evaluation ...
Apr 16, 2020 · Established at the urging of Governor Mills, MaineHousing has created a $5 million COVID-19 Rent Relief Program. Each household that meets certain ability to pay requirements may receive a one-time payment of up to $500 in rental assistance paid directly to the landlord.
