{"id":7842,"date":"2021-06-11T15:53:23","date_gmt":"2021-06-11T15:53:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodshepherds.org\/?page_id=7842"},"modified":"2023-03-31T20:58:32","modified_gmt":"2023-03-31T20:58:32","slug":"erap","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/goodshepherds.org\/erap\/","title":{"rendered":"Emergency Rental Assistance Program"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We are now offering support for mediations, document uploads, and appeals.\u00a0 In addition our call center hours are now Monday-Friday, 9a – 5p.<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact us at (929) 552-2489.<\/strong><\/p>\n Currently, applications that fit the criteria below are still being accepted.<\/strong><\/p>\n Households in any part of the state with income over\u00a080 percent(opens in a new tab)<\/a>\u00a0and up to\u00a0120 percent(opens in a new tab)<\/a>\u00a0of area median income can still apply for state-funded emergency rental assistance.<\/strong><\/p>\n The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) assists households behind on their rent that have experienced financial hardship due to COVID-19 and are at risk of homelessness or housing instability. In addition, the program can provide temporary rental assistance and assistance with unpaid utility bills.<\/p>\n Emergency Rental Assistance Program Webinar<\/p>\n<\/h4>\n