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Maine Emergency Rental Assistance Programs help renters and landlords find assistance in their local areas. Learn More and Apply Here.
- 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.
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.
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.
Nov 2, 2020 · Released: Nov 2, 2020. Today MaineHousing announced it is reopening its COVID-19 Rental Relief Program for October and November for renters who cannot afford to pay their rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Depending on the availability of funding, the program may also include December rent.
Nov 20, 2020 · Starting Monday, tenants having trouble paying their rent due to hardship caused by COVID-19 can apply for assistance with their December rent. It’s a $6.2 million extension of a rent relief program managed by MaineHousing, and fueled by federal COVID-19 relief funds.
Jun 4, 2020 · June 4, 2020. Governor Janet Mills and MaineHousing announced today an extension of the COVID-19 Rent Relief Program. The rental assistance program, established in April, allows households that meet certain income and ability to pay requirements to receive a one-time, up to $500 payment in rental assistance to be paid directly to their landlord.
