Last week the Warren County Board of Commissioners launched the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. This program is administered through Warren County Human Services and is designed to provide rent and/or utility assistance to eligible residents who have experienced economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Attached you will find a press release, information specific to renters & landlords, and a social media graphic to utilize at your convenience. Please help us spread the word about the Warren County Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
PROGRAM INFORMATION:
– Applicants must live in Warren County and have fallen behind in rent and/or utility payments due to the financial hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic
– Individuals may receive up to 15 months of rent and/or utility assistance, including no more than 12 months of rental or utility arrearage payments
– Only arrearages accrued after March 13, 2020 are considered eligible expenses
– All applications are subject to a needs and income assessment by a program case manager
– The program launched on April 5, 2021 and is set to run through the end of the year or until funds are depleted
HOW TO APPLY:
Renters and landlords can apply at:
portal.neighborlysoftware.com/ERAP-WARRENCOUNTYOH/Participant
For anyone unable to apply online, Warren County Human Services offers application completion over the phone at 513-695-1420.
To request more details on the Warren County Emergency Rental Assistance Program, eligibility, verification documents, application status, or any other inquiry, email:
A link to the application portal can also be found on the Warren County website:
Please note, the Warren County Emergency Rental Assistance Program is not designed to provide mortgage assistance. If anyone is seeking mortgage assistance, please direct them to www.businesshelp.ohio.gov.
