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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 3, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in the District of Columbia, we recommend that you visit D.C.'s COVID-19 Recovery Resources or Food Resources.
Description of Program and Relief
Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
Although not expanded in light of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) public health emergency, the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) helps low-income, District residents who are facing housing emergencies. A housing emergency is when immediate action is needed to avoid homelessness, to re-establish a home, or to prevent eviction from a home.
ERAP can help to pay the following:
• Overdue rent, including late costs and court fees, if eviction is about to happen
• Security deposit for a new residence
• First month’s rent
ERAP cannot help to pay for utilities, mortgage payments, or any housing expense other than those listed above.
ERAP can only pay up to certain limits. For overdue rent, ERAP can pay for up to 5 months of overdue rent, or $4,250. (In cases of disability or households with seven or more children, this can be increased to up to $6,000.) For security deposits and the first month’s rent, ERAP can pay up to a total of $900 each. If paying the highest ERAP amount will not take care of the housing emergency, ERAP cannot make its payment until you show how the remainder of the needed money will be paid. Also, you can only receive help from ERAP once in a twelve month period.
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Department of Human Services of District of Columbia
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Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions
You must be a resident of DC, and your income must be below 125% of the monthly federal poverty level according to household size.
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