City Of Greenbelt: Greenbelt Rental And Utility Assistance Program

Greenbelt MD

05 October, 2021

10:11 PM

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Press release from the City of Greenbelt: 10/05/2021 4:49 PM Greenbelt CARES Youth and Family Services Bureau (301) 345-6660 [email protected] Greenbelt Rental and Utility Assistance Program You must live within the City Limits of Greenbelt. Up To $10,000 per Household for Emergency Rental Assistance Must show financial hardship due to COVID 19 If you previously received Rental Assistance and/or Utility Assistance funds from the City of Greenbelt you can apply, however, these balances count toward total grant award allowed.  If you are interested, email [email protected] or call 301-345-6660 and we will send you the application. Funds provided through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Federal monies.     Other Rental Assistance: If you're a renter having trouble paying your rent, utilities, or other housing costs – or if you're a landlord trying to stay afloat with tenants in this situation – help is available. State and local programs are distributing billions of dollars in rental assistance to help renters stay housed during the pandemic. Help with rent remains available to renters and landlords in Prince George's County through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). The County has partnered with several local nonprofit organizations to provide help with the applications and legal assistance. Last week, the County also launched an ERAP hotline to help residents connect with resources even more quickly - you can call 301-883-6504 to get help now. You can click here to learn more and apply. Visit the City of Greenbelt CARES Resources page, call 301-345-6660, or email [email protected] for information on Rental Assistance, Support Groups, Mental Health, Anger Management, Domestic Violence and more. Visit the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's Rental Assistance Finder for help understanding and finding resources to help cover your rent, utilities, or other housing-related costs. This press release was produced by the City of Greenbelt. The views expressed here are the author's own.