The City of Mount Rainier is accepting applications for its Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program for the benefit of the households residing in the city.
Donor Name: City of Mount Rainier
State: Maryland
City: Mount Rainier
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/17/2022
Size of the Grant: Up to $1,000
Details:
City of Mount Rainier ERUAP funds may only be used to assist with outstanding rental obligations owed by a tenant, or outstanding utility obligations owed by the household and incurred prior to November 1, 2022.
Funding Information
While funding is available, the City will provide up to $1,000 per eligible household to assist with outstanding rental and/or utility obligations incurred prior to November 1, 2022.
Eligibility Criteria
- Only households may apply for assistance under the City of Mount Rainier’s Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program (ERUAP).
- Landlords may not apply on behalf of tenants.
- To be eligible for the City’s ERUAP, a household must meet the following requirements:
- Household must reside within the legal boundaries of the City of Mount Rainier.
- NOTE: The mailing Zip Code 20712 expands beyond the legal limits of the City of Mount Rainier into the Town of Brentwood and unincorporated Prince George’s County. If your address falls under these other areas, your application will be denied as the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funds must be spent within the City’s legal limits for such an assistance program.
- Rental address and/or utility address must be for an address within the legal boundaries of the City of Mount Rainier.
- Rental unit must have a valid rental license issued by the City of Mount Rainier.
- Household’s income or assets must have been directly or indirectly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, including unemployment, reduction in income, sick and unable to work, incurred a significant increase in household expenses, or experienced other financial hardship related to COVID-19.
- Household must reside within the legal boundaries of the City of Mount Rainier.
For more information, visit City of Mount Rainier.