LACKAWANNA COUNTY
2021 Emergency Rental Assistance Program
2021 EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Have you been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic?
Do you need help with rent and utilities?
The Lackawanna County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) helps eligible renter households in the county who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program provides payment assistance for renters behind on rent and utilities.
Applications will be available starting in March 2021.
Eligibility Criteria:
Renter households must have an income no more than 80 percent of area median income (AMI)
| 80% AMI | 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person |
8 Person |
| Annual | $40,150 | $45,900 | $51,650 | $57,350 | $61,950 | $66,550 | $71,150 | $75,750 |
AND one or more members of the household must attest in writing that they have either:
- qualified for unemployment benefits,
OR
- due to or during the pandemic:
o experienced a reduction in income,
o incurred significant costs, or
o experienced other financial hardship.
AND one or more individuals within the household must demonstrate they are at risk of housing instability
If you think you qualify, please visit https://relief.lackawannacounty.org to apply.
If you have questions about ERAP, please call 211.