Ways to Apply
Program Description
The Yuma County ERAP will serve renters in Yuma County only. Renters affected by the pandemic will be able to apply for up to a total of $3,500 in rental and utility assistance per month for up to fifteen (15) months of assistance. Payments will be issued directly to landlords and/or utility companies on the renter’s behalf.
Eligibility Requirements:
Eligibility is based on the renter’s address and ability to meet the following criteria:
o The renter has a risk of homelessness, housing instability, or unsafe living conditions demonstrated by any of the following: Eviction notice
o Utility shutoff notice
o Past due rent notice
o Past due utility notice
o Any other evidence of unsafe or unhealthy living conditions or housing instability
- The renter or member of the renter’s household is eligible for unemployment insurance benefit or has experienced a financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The renter’s household income is less than or equal to 80% of the Area Median Income.
- Landlord agrees to provide necessary information for payment and guarantee no eviction of the renter after payment.
Assistance priority will be given to renters with household incomes under 50% of the Area Median Income and to those who have been unemployed 90 days or longer.
WAYS TO APPLY
| Submit via website Online | Print & Email Packet | Print & Drop Off | Pick-Up Packet |
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| Submit via website Online | Print & Email Steps | Print & Drop Off Steps | Locations |
| Submit via website Online |
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| Online Pre-Qualification Steps | Print & Email Packet |
| Print & Email Steps | Print & Drop Off |
| Print & Drop Off Steps | Pick-Up Packet/th> |
| Locations |