Understanding Emergency Rental Assistance For Landlords


Published on 09.02.2022


In order to get the most out of emergency rental assistance, you must first determine if you qualify. The program does not have any dollar limit, but it does have a maximum number of months you can receive help. For example, if you qualify for twelve months of help, you will only receive assistance for three months, but if you qualify for ninety days, you will be able to receive up to ninety days. Depending on the available resources, there may be additional limits.


There are many nuances to emergency rental assistance. First, it varies across the country. Some locations accept applications through existing rental assistance funds, while others are creating new programs to distribute them. Regardless of where you live, you should communicate with tenants and be as open as possible with them. Secondly, landlords should be involved in the process. Catherine Reeves, Development Coordinator at the National League of Independent Homeowners, emphasizes the importance of landlord participation in the process.


Finally, it is important to understand that the emergency rental assistance program does not duplicate other programs for landlords and tenants. The priority system is based on household size, so if you have more than one rental property, you can apply for multiple programs, but you should keep in mind that the federal government funds emergency rental assistance programs. It is also important to note that this assistance is intended for people who haven't been able to pay rent in more than a year.


While providing assistance directly to tenants is not a difficult process, it requires that program administrators set up a tracking system for their outreach. They may require tenants to submit proof of payment to the landlord or sign an affidavit stating the funds will be used for rent payments. For example, NLIHC maintains a sample affidavit for direct-to-tenant assistance in their ERA Resource Hub. It is also possible to create a customized affidavit for your program.


Once you qualify, you will need to provide proof of income for each rental property you manage. Rental assistance is available to landlords in many cities and states across the country, but each program is different. You may want to visit the treasury website to find out if there are any programs that are available to you. You can also contact the National Landlord Association for a list of potential programs in your state.


The Affordable Housing Crisis has created a serious problem with housing instability. However, it is not too late to get help. The Emergency Rental Assistance program is available to help landlords and tenants who cannot afford their rent. The program will pay landlords and property managers up to fifteen months of back rent starting March 2020. You must fill out separate applications for both landlords and tenants. You can apply online or mail your application in person.


ERAP has helped thousands of landlords in the United States. To date, more than 127,000 payments have been made to landlords under the program. These rent payments are worth $1.6 billion. However, there is still not enough money to help all applicants. Because the program is not guaranteed to provide money to all applicants, it is essential to apply as soon as possible. But if you do qualify, you must be aware that the landlord may have a history of evictions and may refuse to give you help.


ERAP payments are intended to be distributed to the person who owes the money, but you can also make payments to your tenants. The funds will be sent directly to the landlord or building company, but you can also get a check from TRRP for past rent and up to three months' rent if your tenant is still living in the property. In order to qualify for emergency rental assistance, your tenant must meet specific criteria.

In order to qualify for ERAP, the landlord must have a tenant that is in New York State and has a delinquent rent that is more than one year old. The rent must be at or below 150 percent of Fair Market Rent, which is determined by county, number of bedrooms, and other factors. If your tenant refuses to accept the assistance, ERAP will provide you with the funds to pay your rent.



In order to qualify for ERAP, you must prove that you are responsible for all rent payments from your tenant. If you have any rental arrears or other costs accrued after the pandemic, you can receive help to cover the remaining costs. LRAP will only help landlords who owe rent after March 1, 2020, but it will not cover any utility arrears or rental assistance from that date forward. When you apply, you must provide proof of ownership of the property and a W-9 tax form.