Description
County of San Diego
2021 Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Do you need help with rent and utilities?
The County of San Diego’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) helps eligible households in qualifying areas who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program provides payment assistance for renters behind on rent and utilities. Now covering 100% of rent instead of 80%.
Areas Served: All areas of the San Diego region except for the cities of San Diego* and Chula Vista*.
• Carlsbad
• Coronado
• Del Mar
• El Cajon
• Encinitas
• Escondido
•
Imperial Beach
• La Mesa
• Lemon Grove
• National City
• Oceanside
• Poway
•
San Marcos
• Santee
• Solana Beach
• Vista
• Unincorporated Communities
Eligibility Criteria:
• Household income must be at or below 80% Area Median Income (See chart below)
• Household must have experienced a financial hardship directly or indirectly related to COVID-19.
• Household is at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
• Households currently receiving rental subsidies such as Section 8, rapid rehousing assistance, or rental assistance from non-profit agencies may apply to cover their portion of rent. ERAP assistance cannot duplicate the assistance the household is currently receiving.
Number of People in Household
Income equal to or less than the following:
1
$67,900
2
$77,600
3
$87,300
4
$97,000
5
$104,800
6
$112,550
7
$120,300
8
$128,050
Apply at www.sdhcd.org. Only one application per household will be processed. Applicants will be able to check their status on the application portal at any point in the process.
If you do not have internet access and need assistance in completing an application, call
. A County representative will be able to assist you.
For more information on ERAP, visit www.sdhcd.org
for information about rental assistance in their area.
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