UPDATE: We are happy to share that in response to recent flexibility provided by the Federal government, RIHousing has further streamlined the application process and hired additional staff to process applications.
Rhode Island renters struggling to cover rent and utility payments due to COVID may qualify for up to 18 months of emergency assistance thanks to the new federal relief aid. The program can pay for rent and utilities owed back to April 1, 2020 and can also cover up to three months of upcoming rent. Renters may apply for help with paying for utilities even if they do not need help paying for rent. Both landlords and tenants may initiate an application for the program.
Program resources:
- RentReliefRI: “Am I Eligible” Checklist | Spanish
- RentReliefRI: Steps to Apply | Spanish
- RentReliefRI: What Renters Need to Know | Spanish
- RentReliefRI: What Landlords Need to Know | Spanish
- RentReliefRI Community Engagement Toolkit | Spanish
- Social Media Images
- RentReliefRI One-pager (English | Spanish)
Do you know someone who could use assistance? Click here to view a list of RentReliefRI Assistance Partners who can help.
Visit www.RentReliefRI.com today for program information, eligibility criteria and FAQs. If you need additional information or program details, just reach out.
Note:
Tenants are now eligible for up to a year-and-a-half of back and future rent.
Rental assistance guidance is available on NAR’s website.
The White House has also been preparing tenants for weeks for the end of the moratorium, issuing new guidance on July 29th regarding how to obtain rental assistance.