Press Releases Share Print #20-024 CITY OF CARSON EXTENDS EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE UNTIL FUNDS ARE EXHAUSTED The City of Carson is extending its one-time Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) to individuals and families renting in Carson and financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic until funds run out. The financial assistance is available for up to a maximum of $10,000 and based on actual need for monthly rent payment, and does not have to be repaid. Per City Council direction to assist Carson renters directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, staff has developed the following rental assistance program for renters who:• Meet the income qualification (less than $63,100 for individuals and up to $90,100 for a family of 4) • Demonstrate financial hardship due to COVID-19, such as loss of employment, reduction of work hours, or reduced wages. ELIGIBILITY:To qualify for participation in the Rental Assistance Program, residential renters must meet all of the following criteria:• Must be a residential renter in the City of Carson.• Must have a current and valid lease or proof or rent payment history.• Renter must demonstrate a financial hardship as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic.“It is the desire of the City to fulfill its commitment to be able to assist as many individuals in the community that has a COVID-19-related financial hardship, including students in non-university housing. The City is excited to announce this second round of funding for the rental assistance program,” said Carson Mayor Albert Robles. This program is only eligible to residential renters and is not available to commercial, industrial or other types of business-related tenants. Applicants can apply to other agencies, but cannot duplicate the funding such as pay landlord for duplicate months of rent. For additional information on qualification requirements and for how to apply please refer to: http://ci.carson.ca.us/CommunityDevelopment/housing_cdbg.aspx. This link includes the application and the application check list specifying the information that needs to be submitted with the application. Applications received will be processed in the order they are submitted. Applications are only accepted by appointment by calling (310) 233-4829.
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