Rental Assistance Program In Watsonville

From City of Watsonville:

October 1, 2020

Do you need rental assistance? Do you need help with your rent?

Bilingual Application / Bilingual Application: APPLY HERE:

English:

The City of Watsonville administers the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). This program is designed to assist Watsonville low and moderate income renters affected by the COVID-19 economic crisis with a grant of up to $ 1,500.

Grant funds may be used to assist with payment of rent, incurred after March 15, 2020. The emergency housing assistance will be paid directly to the landlord on behalf of the individual or family.

Eligibility:

1. Low or moderate income resident of Watsonville.

2. Rental housing unit must be located within the Watsonville city limits.

3. Experience a loss or reduction of income due to covid-19.

Priority will be given to tenants who are unable to pay their rent in full because of one or more of the following:

(a) Tenant was sick with COVID-19 or caring for a household or family member who is sick with COVID-19;

(b) Tenant experienced a lay-off, loss of hours, or other income reduction resulting from COVID-19 or the state of emergency;

(c) Tenant's compliance with a recommendation from a government agency to stay home, self-quarantine, or avoid congregating with others during the state of emergency; or

(d) Tenant's need to miss work to care for a home-bound school-age child.

(e) Tenant's need to miss work to care for a family member that is deemed high risk of severe illness from COVID-19.

Application:

Applications will be processed in the order they are received, and funded on a first come, first served basis, until funds are expended.

Documentation necessary with application:

• Documentation that you have experienced loss or reduction of income (recent / past pay stubs, unemployment filing, letter from employer, etc.)
• Copies of utility bills and or proof of residence (gas, water, electricity, cell [phone bills, bank statements, etc.)
• Copies of your current lease or rental agreement.
• Copy of applicant's driver license or California ID
• Additional demographic data may be required for successful applicants

Bilingual Application / Bilingual Application: APPLY HERE:

Declaration (English): Declaration

Spanish:

Bilingual Application / Bilingual Application: APPLY HERE:

The City of Watsonville administers the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). This program is designed to assist low and moderate income Watsonville tenants affected by the COVID-19 economic crisis with a grant of up to $ 1,500.

Grant funds may be used to help with the payment of rent, incurred after March 15, 2020. Emergency housing assistance will be paid directly to the landlord on behalf of the individual or family.

Eligibility:

1. Low to moderate income Watsonville resident.

2. The rental housing unit must be located within the city limits of Watsonville.

3. You experience a loss or reduction of income due to covid-19.

Priority will be given to tenants who are unable to pay their rent in full due to one or more of the following:

(a) The tenant was ill with COVID-19 or was caring for a household or family member who is ill with COVID-19;

(b) The tenant experienced layoff, lost hours, or other income reduction as a result of COVID-19 or the state of emergency;

(c) The tenant's compliance with a recommendation from a government agency to stay home, self-quarantine, or avoid meeting with others during the state of emergency; or

(d) The tenant's need to miss work to care for a homebound school-age child.

(e) The tenant's need to miss work to care for a family member who is considered to be at high risk for serious illness from COVID-19.

Request:

Applications will be processed in the order received and funded on a first-come, first-served basis, until funds are spent.

Documentation required with the application:

Documentation that you have experienced loss or reduction of income (recent / past pay stubs, unemployment statement, letter from employer, etc.)

Copies of utility bills and / or proof of residence (gas, water, electricity, cell phone [phone bills, bank statements, etc.)

Copies of your current lease or lease.

Copy of applicant's driver's license or California ID

Bilingual Application / Bilingual Application: APPLY HERE:

Declaration in Spanish: Declaration

This press release was produced by City of Watsonville . The views expressed here are the author's own.