Students from three school districts in Columbia County submitted artwork for the Annual Fair Housing Poster Contest Awards Reception held on April 24, 2024 at the American Legion Post 184 Stockport. This year's winners included:
1st Place: Natalie Hull and Robert Lennihan
2nd Place: Aubrey Daley and Hailey Rock
3rd Place: Mckenzie Blank and Wylie Burstall
Honorable Mention: Maddison Grace McKellar, Aldona Raugalis and Gavin Russell
The event is sponsored annually by the Columbia County Housing Advisory Board (HAB)Â
Latest Update from Fair Housing Officer, William Fisher
The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP): January 20, 2023, was the cut off date for applications, however as of this date, tenants/landlords deemed eligible are still being funded and past due utilities are being paid.
Based on this encouraging news Columbia County's Fair Housing Department urges tenants and landlords to call the Emergency Rental Assistance Call Center at 1-844-691-7368. If you have already applied you should check the status of your application. If you have not yet applied you should call 1-844-691- 7368 to determine eligibility and if you meet the criteria make application as soon as possible. William Fisher, Fair Housing Officer Columbia County at 518-828-0342.