How to Apply for Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Programs

If you are behind on rent or worried about eviction, Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) programs may be able to help. These emergency rental assistance programs provide short-term financial aid directly to landlords or utility providers on behalf of qualifying households — and in many cases, funds can be approved within a few weeks. House for … Read more

What Is Rental Assistance? Types of Programs and How They Work

Rental assistance is any government or nonprofit program that helps households pay for housing they could not otherwise afford. Whether you are behind on rent, facing eviction, or simply spending too much of your income on housing, rental assistance programs exist to help you stay housed. This guide from House for Homeless explains what rental … Read more

What Is Emergency Rental Assistance? How It Works and Who Qualifies

If you are behind on rent or struggling to keep up with housing costs, you may have heard about Emergency Rental Assistance. But what exactly is it, who provides it, and can it actually help your situation? This guide from House for Homeless explains what Emergency Rental Assistance is, how it works, who qualifies, and … Read more