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Livermore Rent Assistance Program Launched: Coronavirus
Livermore residents who can't pay rent as a result of the new coronavirus are eligible for a one-time loan up to $2,500.
LIVERMORE, CA — Need help paying rent as a result of the new coronavirus? You may qualify for a one-time, interest-free loan of up to $2,500.
The loan will be available to households that can't pay rent as a result of the outbreak and are earning no more than 80 percent of the area median income.
Here's what the income limits are, according to the city:
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| Household Size | Income Limit |
|---|---|
| 1 | $69,000 |
| 2 | $78,850 |
| 3 | $88,700 |
| 4 | $98,550 |
| 5 | $106,450 |
Eligible applicants must have had their lease for at least six months and been in good standing with their rental payments and lease prior to this point.
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Anyone interested in applying may contact area nonprofit ECHO Housing at contact@echofairhousing.org or 855-275-3246.
Learn more about assistance for Livermore residents and businesses here.
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