The state of Wyoming has received over $352 million in funding for this program and they expect that there is more than enough there to meet the needs of everyone who qualifies. 23. Applicants will need to sign the application form and associated certifications agreeing that the information provided in the application is accurate. https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/fmr.html, Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer(P-EBT), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), ERAP information for landlords and utilities, Housing Stability Services for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking (ERAP), Wyoming Homeowners Assistance Fund Program, Homeowner Information for the HAF Program, Insurance Providers & Other Vendors Information for the HAF Program, Not located on the Wind River Reservation. support, call center hours are 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. You may be able to receive assistance if you have a pending eviction notice, are at risk of homelessness or housing instability, and meet all other applicant eligibility criteria above. 4. To view our latest Special Section click the image on the left. Homemaking Services (homemaking, chores, cleaning). ledger, etc.) 7. If households have questions about their extension application status or what months they can apply for funding, please contact the ERAP call center, which is open 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. 2. Assistance provided based on written self-attestation of the rental payment amount is limited to three (3) months total. To prevent any delays, make sure to supply any missing/incomplete documentation. Pennsylvanians can apply online through COMPASS. %PDF-1.6
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The last payments the Wyomings Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) -Housing Stability Services will make will be for the service month of June. ERAP directly pays landlords and utility companies for unpaid bills on behalf of eligible renters in Wyoming. All communications are sent via email, and you can track your application status through this portal. Completed tax Form W-9, Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification. Print or Downloadan Application Packet here, Guidance on the maximum months of assistance, Print or Download an Application Packethere, Landlord_and_Renter_Certification_for_Verbal_Lease.pdf, Claim_of_Zero_Income_in_Household_Fillable_-_requires_client_signature.pdf, 2023_Luzerne_COVID_RentRelief_Renter_Checklist.pdf, W-9_Request_for_Landlord_Taxpayer_Identification_Number.pdf, 2023_Luzerne_COVID_RentRelief_Landlord_Checklist.pdf, Guidance_on_the_maximum_months_of_assistance.pdf. How do I make an extension application? I recently moved. You can contact our Client Call Center at: 1-844-NY1-RENT (1-844-691-7368), The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) is responsible for supervising programs that provide assistance and support to eligible families and individuals. Limits on Assistance. All correspondence regarding your application will come from noreplywyoerap@wyo.gov. The toll-free number is 1-877-WYO-ERAP (1-877-996-3727). endstream
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The lease shall identify the landlord, the tenant, the rental unit address, the effective dates of the lease, and the rental payment amount. Potential additional rental assistance up to a total of 18 months. Federal law requires that ERAP payments not be duplicative of any other federally funded rental assistance provided to an eligible household. An application for utilities will need to be submitted each month because while rent is (usually) a set rate, utility costs vary from month to month. The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) is an economic relief program developed to help eligible households residing in their primary residence in New York State request assistance for rental and utility arrears accumulated during the COVID-19 crisis. endstream
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Proof of rental amount, signed lease, even if expired. The documentation provided must include the tenants name, date and amount of last payment, and a check number if payment was madeby check. Households will continue to receive payments if they are eligible and approved and funding is available. Proof should be current. I have a rent-to-own agreement with my landlord. A sub-recipient is a company or organization that either provides services to seniors and people with disabilities, or coordinates home modifications. Eligible renters who receive assistance with eligible expenses and comply with the terms and conditions of the ERAP program are not required to repay any amount(s) received. 21. Only rental households are eligible for assistance. Those that have applied for assistance prior to Nov. 10 will be able to apply for an extension if needed. Is there additional help available for seniors or individuals with disabilities? ERAP has set aside $8.6 million for housing stability services available to ERAP eligible recipients and households. ( Click here for an updated list) For E.R.A.P. Applicants will be required to provide income documentation for every adult member of the household. What about costs other than rent and utilities? The toll-free phone number is 1-877-WYO-ERAP. VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Program, HVRP - Homeless Veterans Reintegration Project, SSVF - Supportive Services for Veteran Families, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program - Crisis, Programa de Asistencia para Alquiler y Utilidades de Emergencia, Wyoming County COVID Emergency Rent and Utility Assistance Program, COVID Emergency Rent/Utility Program Quick Links, All documents are uploaded as part of the. Copy of gas or electric utility bill, if applying for help paying for utility arrears at the same rental unit the household is requesting rental arrears for. are eligible for ERAP assistance from the State of Wyoming. Landlords name and contact information including email address, Amount of rent (may be able to apply for up to three months, Hit SUBMIT, so that the lease can be reviewed, If the lease is approved, the assistance payment will be processed. No. Please review the eligibility and application steps below before completing the application: 1. The New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) assists eligible households behind on their rent that have experienced financial hardship due to COVID-19 and are at risk of homelessness or housing instability. [ ~
If facing eviction, please contact Legal Aid of Wyoming. Your AMI depends on how many people live in your household and the county you live in. Not evict the household on behalf of whom the ERAP payment is made for reason of expired lease or holdover tenancy for one year from the receipt of the ERAP payment. 6. Mental Health Counseling for Hoarding Only, Office of Privacy, Security and Contracts, Wyomings Volunteer Health Services Program, Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Services, Program Integrity: Report Fraud, Waste and Abuse, Chronic Disease And Maternal Child Health Epidemiology, Cancer and Chronic Disease Prevention Unit, National Family Caregiver Support Program, Aging Division ERAP-HSS Policy Sub-recipient Version 6, ERAP-HSS Initial Sub-recipient Training 01132022, ERAP-HSS Client Intake & Evaluation Form Version 2, ERAP-HSS Client Intake & Evaluation Form & Client Service Plan (Combo) Version 2, ERAP-HSS 2021-2022 Invoice Version 3 01122022, Website: DFS- Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), Home Modifications (to enable aging in place or community-based living, for longer) up to $5,000 per client per grant period, Trailer/Mobile Home Repairs (so long as you rent the lot) up to $5,000 per client per grant period, Homemaking Services (Homemaking, Chores, Cleaning), Personal Care Skilled Nursing Services (RN, LPN, and CNA), Non-Medical Transportation for Wheelchair & Non-Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (Single Trips only), Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) either Cellular or Landline, Information Technology Hardware (up to $400 for a device that has video conferencing and audio recording ability to facilitate Telehealth), Information Technology Hardware Quarterly Monitoring (for device support and general assistance over time as an accompaniment to the Hardware delivered to you), Independent Living Skills (Life Coaching & Money Management). No. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. Residents may also contact a community-based organizations for application assistance. There are four criteria to be eligible for ERAP from the State of Wyoming: Eligible households can obtain assistance for unpaid current and future rent, internet and utility payments. For households that have already received Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) funds, applicants can apply for up to a 3 month rent extension. You must then use the funds to make the payments to the landlord and/or service provider as required. Applicants will need to prove income eligibility every 90 days. For ERAP support, call center hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Personal Care Skilled Nursing Services (RN, LPN, and CNA), Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) both cellular and landline. Is not a signer or cosigner to the mortgage on the property, Does not hold the deed or title to the property, Home Modifications (to enable aging in place or community-based living, for longer) up to $5,000 per client per grant period, Trailer/Mobile Home Repairs (so long as you rent the lot) up to $5,000 per client per grant period. Read the Extension User Guide. The payments will be made by the state of Wyoming, so landlords must be an enrolled vendor with the Wyoming State Auditors Office at. If no documentation is available, landlord attestation will be accepted. How will I know if I meet the ERAP income eligibility requirements? **. 11. Copy of state-issued, photo identification (front and back). Hoarding Services (cleaning that is different from homemaking and mental health counseling). 24. (Click here for an updated list)VIA PHONE: The call center is open 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please direct any of your questions to the program manager (Maraia Rubin). Your gross household income must be below the income levels noted below. If I receive ERAP assistance, am I required to repay the amount(s) at a future date? There is no copay or application fee. Always keep 3. CRITERIA 3: One or more individuals within the household has: CRITERIA 4: One or more individuals within the household can demonstrate a risk of: Yes, if you applied for ERAP for a letter of intent (LOI) prior to Nov. 11 and it has not expired. IN PERSON: If you need assistance with an application, there are community based organizations set up in each county to provide help. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. If an applicant has applied for and received a LOI prior to Nov. 11, the LOI is valid 90 days from the time it was issued OR as long as funding is available. If you choose to complete a paper application. Free Legal Services. To apply online, please visit dhs.dc.gov/ERAPApp. The new guidelines have extended the program through Dec. 31. Am I still eligible to apply? If applying for utility assistance, applicants will be required to upload copies of the utility bill for each utility provider and for each month for which utility assistance is required. We won't share it with anyone else. I receive a monthly federal subsidy (e.g. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) Housing Stability Services for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking may require specialized services to support their ability to obtain and maintain safe housing. Learn more about ERAP online at dfs.wyo.gov/erap.. The toll-free phone number is 1-877-WYO-ERAP. 707 0 obj
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As long as funding is available and the tenant remains eligible, the household can apply for extensions. All rights reserved. The payments will be made by the state of Wyoming, so landlords must be an enrolled vendor with the Wyoming State Auditors Office at sao.wyo.gov/vendors. The official Emergency Rental Assistance Program for New York State Under the new federal guidelines, $180 million is available for direct financial assistance for rent, utility and internet payments and housing stability services, while $20 million is available for application assistance and administrative costs. If you need assistance with your application, you can visit the following community based organizations: : Paper-based applications are NOT accepted. Copies of photo identification for all adults in the household (front and back). There is no monetary limit, and eligible applications can receive assistance for up to 15 months.