Support for the program is available via email at rentalassistance@waynecounty.com. Please direct any questions to this email inbox and we will work to assist you!
Application Portals ClosedAs of Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 11:59pm, the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) application portals for both tenants and landlords are closed for new applications.
If you are in need of rental assistance, please find the Supportive Housing Services resource document below.
As of Friday, March 17, 2023, our dedicated Call Center at (833) 742-1513 has been discontinued.
WHO the program is for:
The Wayne County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) is available to landlords and their renters within Wayne County who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, who are experiencing housing instability, and whose household income is at or below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI). The applicant must be applying for a residence in Wayne County.
WHAT types of assistance are available:
Assistance is available for rent as well as for utilities. Utility assistance may include: electricity, home heating, water, and sewer. Internet stipends and relocation assistance are also available. Assistance to tenants comes in the form of a payment card. Assistance going directly to landlords comes in the form of an ACH transfer. Note: We will not send payment cards out-of-state.
WHERE a renter or landlord can apply:
Renters and landlords can apply for assistance through our easy-to-use online application. If the application is approved, a notification will be made via email.
WHEN are applications being accepted:
As of Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 11:59pm, the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) application portals for both tenants and landlords are closed for new applications.
WHY the program was created:
Even as the American economy continues its recovery from the devastating impact of the pandemic, millions of Americans still face deep rental debt and fear the loss of basic housing security. COVID-19 exacerbated an affordable housing crisis that predated the pandemic and thus has deepened the economic disparities that threaten the strength of our nation. To alleviate this crisis, the Emergency Rental Assistance Program makes funding available to assist households that are unable to pay rent and utility bills.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY
Applicants must meet ALL of the criteria below to be eligible for the Wayne County Emergency Rental Assistance Program:
- The applicant must be a current or prospective renter in Wayne County. Landlords may apply to receive money on behalf of tenants, but the tenant must also submit an application;
- One or more individuals within the household has qualified for unemployment benefits or experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, or experienced other financial hardship during or due, directly or indirectly, to the COVID-19 pandemic;
- One or more individuals within the household can demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability; and
- The household has a household income at or below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI), as determined by the Secretary of HUD. See the information below for income thresholds.
Maximum Annual Income (80% AMI) Based on Persons in Household
- 1 Person - $50,150
- 2 Persons - $57,300
- 3 Persons - $64,450
- 4 Persons - $71,600
- 5 Persons - $77,350
- 6 Persons - $83,100
- 7 Persons - $88,800
- 8+ Persons - $94,550
*Please note, prioritized processing will be in place for households with income at or below 50% AMI as well as households with one or more members that have been unemployed for at least the 90 days preceding the date of application submission.
WHAT TYPES OF ASSISTANCE ARE AVAILABLE
Assistance Available
Amount of Assistance
Maximum 15 months, of which 3 months can be for future rent
