Rent Relief.Montgomery County's Phase 3 COVID-19 Rent Relief Program provides short-term rental assistance to eligible households who have experienced lost income due to the COVID-19 pandemic, causing them to fall behind on their rent. The program is managed by the County's Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) with funding from the Department of Treasury's Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
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RENT RELIEF INFORMATION & FAQ
Montgomery County's Phase 3 COVID-19 Rent Relief Program provides short-term rental assistance to eligible households who have experienced lost income due to the COVID-19 pandemic, causing them to fall behind on their rent. The program is managed by the County's Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) with funding from the Department of Treasury's Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
While funds are available, the program will provide up to $12,000 to eligible households to pay for back rent owed and/or pay for up to three months of future rent. Households below 30% of the Area Median Income (AMI) may be eligible for additional assistance above that level. Awards take into account any other local, state, or federal assistance received to pay rent.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE COVID-19 PHASE 3 RENT RELIEF PROGRAM?
Households must meet the following minimum eligibility requirements:
What is Area Median Income (AMI) and how do I know if my income is below 50% of AMI?The Area Median Income is calculated by looking at the “middle” income of all households in the area. The table below lists the maximum annual or monthly gross income amounts.
While funds are available, the program will provide up to $12,000 to eligible households to pay for back rent owed and/or pay for up to three months of future rent. Households below 30% of the Area Median Income (AMI) may be eligible for additional assistance above that level. Awards take into account any other local, state, or federal assistance received to pay rent.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE COVID-19 PHASE 3 RENT RELIEF PROGRAM?
Households must meet the following minimum eligibility requirements:
- Have experienced a loss of income due to COVID-19
- Previous 30 days' gross household income is at or below 50% of Area Median Income
- Have been a Montgomery County resident since at least August 2020
- Owe at least $1,000 or more to current landlord
What is Area Median Income (AMI) and how do I know if my income is below 50% of AMI?The Area Median Income is calculated by looking at the “middle” income of all households in the area. The table below lists the maximum annual or monthly gross income amounts.
HOW CAN I APPLY?
You can apply online. You will be asked to answer questions about your COVID-19 related impact, household members, income, and rent. Please be prepared to upload supporting documents and have your landlord's information available. Please note that you will need an email address to complete the application. If you don’t have an email address, please consider setting one up or connecting with your property/landlord or anyone else that may be able to assist you.
WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION?
Please visit: https://montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS/RightNav/COVID19_RentReliefProgram.html?mc_cid=33f6264c99&mc_eid=db501c2e0e
You can apply online. You will be asked to answer questions about your COVID-19 related impact, household members, income, and rent. Please be prepared to upload supporting documents and have your landlord's information available. Please note that you will need an email address to complete the application. If you don’t have an email address, please consider setting one up or connecting with your property/landlord or anyone else that may be able to assist you.
WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION?
Please visit: https://montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS/RightNav/COVID19_RentReliefProgram.html?mc_cid=33f6264c99&mc_eid=db501c2e0e
